Horror & Gothic: Tension Building
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on building tension within a Gothic horror context, inspired by pop culture references, designed for Grade 7 students to analyze atmospheric storytelling.
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Horror & Gothic: Tension Building
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Grade Grade 7
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Reading Passage: The Haunted Arcade
Late at night, the neon signs flickered erratically in the abandoned arcade. The air was thick with an unsettling silence, broken only by the distant hum of malfunctioning machines. As Jamie stepped inside, the dim glow cast elongated shadows across the cracked tiles, giving the space an almost supernatural aura. Every step he took seemed to echo unnaturally, as if the arcade itself was alive and watching. A sudden gust of wind slammed the door shut behind him, causing a shiver to run down his spine. The shadows beneath the claw crane appeared to move subtly, mimicking the flickering of the faulty lights. The atmosphere grew heavier, tense with anticipation of something unseen lurking in the darkness. Jamie’s heart pounded in his chest as he hesitated near an old Pac-Man machine, its screen flickering with strange, static-filled images that seemed to ripple with ghostly energy. An eerie whisper seemed to emanate from the speakers, echoing memories of long-forgotten games and lost souls trapped in the digital abyss. The tension built with every passing second, as if the arcade was alive with an ominous presence waiting to reveal itself. Despite his fear, Jamie felt compelled to explore further, feeling that whatever was waiting in the shadows was just within reach.
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What atmosphere does the author create in the passage? Provide two specific examples.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to build suspense in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
How does the author use sound to enhance the mood of the story?
[2 marks]4.
Describe how the setting contributes to the Gothic tone of the passage.
[2 marks]5.
What is the significance of the arcade’s digital ghosts in the story?
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how the author uses the setting to create suspense.
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Based on the passage, how does the author make the arcade seem both familiar and frightening?
[2 marks]8.
Create a brief alternative ending for the story, using Gothic elements to build suspense.
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