Horror & Gothic: Supernatural Elements
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet exploring supernatural elements in Gothic horror stories, featuring an original passage and various question types.
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Horror & Gothic: Supernatural Elements
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Supernatural Atmosphere in Gothic Fiction
In the shadows of the ancient manor, an oppressive silence lingered, broken only by the faint whisper of the wind threading through broken window panes. The moon cast eerie shadows on the cracked stone walls, revealing fleeting glimpses of a spectral figure lurking in the darkness. Legend spoke of a restless spirit that haunted the grounds—a ghostly presence forever tied to the secrets buried beneath the decaying floorboards. As midnight approached, the air grew colder, and an inexplicable chill settled over the solitary observer, who felt an unseen gaze pierce through the gloom. Every creak and moan of the old house seemed to echo with an otherworldly voice, calling out from beyond the veil of death itself. The legend was woven into the very fabric of the estate, an enduring testament to the supernatural forces that thrived in its cursed halls.
1.
Describe the atmosphere created by the author in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of imagery used to establish the supernatural tone.
[2 marks]3.
What literary technique is primarily used when describing the 'faint whisper of the wind threading through broken window panes'?
[1 mark]Aa) Personification
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
4.
Explain how the author builds suspense in the passage.
[4 marks]5.
Based on the passage, what might the legend of the haunted estate suggest about its history?
[2 marks]6.
What mood does the phrase 'an inexplicable chill settled over the solitary observer' evoke?
[2 marks]7.
Identify the use of any Gothic tropes present in the passage.
[2 marks]8.
Creative Prompt: Imagine you are a ghost haunting the manor described in the passage. Write a short eerie monologue (25 lines) describing your existence and the reason you are bound to this place.
[10 marks]9.
Identify one example of foreshadowing in the passage.
[2 marks]10.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'beyond the veil of death' in the context of Gothic horror.
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