Horror & Gothic - Supernatural Elements
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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A worksheet analysing atmospheric Gothic fiction with a focus on supernatural elements, designed for GCSE students.
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Horror & Gothic - Supernatural Elements
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Analysis of Gothic Atmosphere and Supernatural Elements
In the dim light of a waning moon, the decrepit manor stood silent and foreboding, its jagged silhouette etched against the night sky. A palpable sense of dread lingered in the icy air, as shadows seemed to shift and whisper secrets long buried. From the rotting rafters, a faint flicker of movement caught the eye—a ghostly figure, draped in tattered silk, glided silently through the empty halls. The wind howled through broken panes, carrying with it distant echoes of a tragic past, while an unexplainable chill crept along the spine of the solitary visitor, whose trembling hand reached for the ancient, iron-bound door.
1.
Identify one example of a literary technique used to create a sense of atmosphere in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What is the effect of the description of the 'faint flicker of movement' on the reader?
[2 marks]3.
Which words or phrases evoke the Gothic genre in this extract?
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the author creates a sense of mystery or suspense in this passage.
[6 marks]5.
Identify and analyse the use of any supernatural elements in this extract.
[6 marks]6.
Discuss the significance of the setting in establishing the Gothic tone of the passage.
[6 marks]7.
Identify any specific adjectives or adverbs used to enhance the eerie atmosphere.
[2 marks]8.
What mood is predominantly conveyed in this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
[2 marks]9.
Write a brief creative continuation of this scene, focusing on building tension or revealing a supernatural element. Use at least 15 lines.
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- 1/1/2026
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