ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

GOTHIC LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When annotating the text in “My Introduction to Gothic Literature, “ what do your highlights in YELLOW mean?
A
These are key words and phrases that are important or have a Gothic tone.
B
These are key details in the essay that are the most important parts of the text.
C
These are parts that describe the author’s feelings.
D
These are vocabulary words.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This genre is dark, eerie, and mysterious, often containing elements of terror, horror, and the macabre and the bizarre. Common themes and motifs of the Gothic include power, confinement, and isolation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The genre has an almost unique ability to integrate into some of the most unexpected places, once again ensuring its indomitability. It has also provided a vehicle for writers to explore considerations of sexuality, repression, politics, race and a myriad of other anxieties of their society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gothic literature is a genre of literature that combines dark elements, spooky settings, conflicted and disturbed characters into a whimsically horrific, often romantic, story. It’s the darkest portion of Dark Romanticism, emerging soon after the Romantic literary era.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mystery and Fear. One of the crucial components of a captivating Gothic story evokes feelings of suspense and fear. Omens and Curses. Atmosphere and Setting. Supernatural and Paranormal Activity. Romance. Villain. Emotional Distress. Nightmares. More items •28-Oct-2019

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