Terrifying Vocabulary Flashcards
What is the term for a supernatural experience that cannot be explained by natural laws?
Paranormal
True or False: Horror is a genre that aims to evoke fear in its audience.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a place that is believed to be inhabited by ghosts.
haunted house
What is the primary emotion that horror stories aim to provoke?
Fear
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a typical element of horror fiction? (A) Suspense (B) Romance (C) Supernatural beings
B) Romance
What do you call a ghostly apparition that is often seen in haunted locations?
Specter
True or False: The term ‘scary’ refers to anything that causes amusement.
False
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a story that involves themes of fear and dread, often with a supernatural element.
horror story
What is the term for an unexplained phenomenon that is often attributed to supernatural forces?
Mystery
Multiple choice: Which of the following is commonly associated with horror films? (A) Laughter (B) Jump scares (C) Happy endings
B) Jump scares
What is the term for the fear of the dark?
Nyctophobia
True or False: A ‘creepy’ atmosphere is essential for creating horror.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a common trope in horror where a character is pursued by a monster or killer.
chase scene
What do you call a story that features ghosts as a central theme?
Ghost story
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a famous horror novel written by Stephen King? (A) The Great Gatsby (B) It (C) To Kill a Mockingbird
B) It
What is the term for a character that embodies evil in horror narratives?
Antagonist
True or False: Horror can only be found in literature and films.
False
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a psychological horror element that involves the fear of the unknown.
suspense
What is the name for the fear of ghosts?
Phasmophobia
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common setting for horror stories? (A) Beach (B) Forest (C) Haunted mansion
C) Haunted mansion
What is the term for a frightening or gruesome event that is central to a horror plot?
Inciting incident
True or False: ‘Gore’ refers to graphic violence and bodily harm in horror media.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is often the character who faces the horror and tries to overcome it.
protagonist
What is the term for a fear of monsters?
Teratophobia
