HOTB Assessment Flashcards
What technique does Arthur Conan Doyle use to create a spooky atmosphere in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Creepy descriptions
Descriptions of the moor and Grimpen Mire enhance the story’s tension.
How does Doyle describe the moor at night?
Strange and scary, like something from a dream
The moonlight adds to the eerie feeling of the setting.
What is the Grimpen Mire described as?
A terrible place where one could sink and never come out
It creates a sense of danger surrounding Baskerville Hall.
What narrative technique does Doyle use at the end of many chapters?
Ending with suspenseful mysteries or scary moments
This encourages readers to continue reading.
What happens when Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead?
A strange, high-pitched cry followed by a deep, loud roar
The chapter ends with questions, enhancing suspense.
What elements contribute to the mystery of the hound?
Is the hound real? Is it a ghost?
Doyle blends supernatural ideas with logical clues.
How is the hound described when seen?
A huge black dog with fire coming from its mouth and glowing eyes
This description adds to the terror and ambiguity of the creature.
What feelings do characters like Dr. Watson experience in the story?
Scared and uneasy
Their emotions resonate with the readers, enhancing the atmosphere.
How does Watson describe the atmosphere of Baskerville Hall?
Dark and gloomy, with a sense of ghosts hiding
This setting amplifies the fear and mystery.
What type of sounds does Doyle use to create surprise?
Sudden, scary sounds like howls
These sounds foreshadow danger and keep readers alert.
What is an example of a surprising sound in the story?
The howl of the hound
It is described as echoing across the moor, adding to the tension.
Fill in the blank: Doyle makes the story exciting and scary by describing _______ places.
Creepy
This includes settings that evoke fear and suspense.
True or False: The hound is definitively identified as a ghost in the story.
False
The story keeps readers guessing about the nature of the hound.