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Gothic Genre Worksheet
🏰 Part 1: Gothic Features
1. Which of these is a typical setting for a Gothic story?
A sunny beach resort
A crumbling, isolated castle
A modern shopping centre
A busy school playground
2. Select ALL the typical Gothic atmosphere elements:
Darkness and shadows
Mysterious sounds
Bright sunshine
Storms and wild weather
Sense of fear or dread
3. Complete the sentence: Gothic stories often feature characters who are _____________ and _____________ .
4. Which famous Gothic novel was written by Mary Shelley?
Dracula
Frankenstein
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
📖 Part 2: Analysis and Understanding
5. Explain what makes a story "Gothic". Include at least three key features in your answer.
6. Read this Gothic description: "The ancient manor house loomed before me, its broken windows like hollow eyes staring into the storm-lashed night. Thunder crashed overhead as I approached the rotting wooden door."
Identify and explain two Gothic techniques used in this passage:
7. Why do you think Gothic stories were particularly popular during the Victorian era? Give two reasons.
✍️ Part 3: Creative Writing
8. Write the opening paragraph of your own Gothic story. Include at least three Gothic features we've studied. Your paragraph should be 50-80 words.
9. List five adjectives that would create a Gothic atmosphere in a story:
1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 4. _____________ 5. _____________
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