Horror & Gothic - Tension Building in Reimagined Fairy Tales
English
Grade 7
11 questions
~22 mins
5 views0 downloads
About This Worksheet
A worksheet exploring tension building in Gothic-inspired fairy tale narratives, designed for Grade 7 students to enhance comprehension and analytical skills.
Worksheet Preview
Full preview • 11 questions
Horror & Gothic - Tension Building in Reimagined Fairy Tales
Subject: EnglishGrade: Grade 7
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz
Untitled Worksheet
Grade Grade 7
A
Reimagined Fairy Tale: The Shadowed Forest
Deep within the tangled woods, a forlorn cottage stood shrouded in perpetual twilight. Marginalized by the towering oaks whose twisted branches clawed at the sky, the house seemed to breathe with a heartbeat of its own. Legend whispered of a mysterious presence lurking behind its weathered walls, yet curiosity drew travelers closer, despite the growing sense of dread. On a stormy night, as lightning fractured the darkened sky, a figure cloaked in tattered rags crept towards the cottage, shadows licking at her heels. Her heart pounded with anticipation and fear, each step echoing the thrum of her anxious pulse. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of damp wood and secrets long buried. Whispers seemed to ripple through the cracks in the walls, rattling the windows and stirring shadows into restless movement. A faint glow emanated from beneath a door, beckoning her forward. As she reached out to turn the latch, a sudden gust slammed the door shut behind her, plunging her into absolute darkness. Silence stretched ominously, broken only by the distant crackle of thunder. Moments later, the faintest glimmer of dawn seeped through a crack in the shutters, revealing a room empty but for a single, ancient mirror that reflected not her image, but a pair of glowing eyes watching from the darkness beyond.
1.
What atmosphere is created through the description of the forest and cottage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to build suspense in the story.
[2 marks]3.
What does the storm symbolize in the narrative?
[2 marks]4.
Describe how the author uses sensory details to create mood.
[4 marks]5.
Identify and explain the effect of the mirror in the story.
[3 marks]6.
How does the story reimagine traditional fairy tale themes?
[3 marks]7.
Write a short paragraph describing what might happen next in the story.
[4 marks]8.
Identify the point in the story where tension peaks.
[2 marks]9.
Select the best description of the story’s mood.
[1 mark]Aa) Cheerful
Bb) Tranquil
Cc) Ominous
Dd) Romantic
10.
Explain how the author’s choice of words contributes to the Gothic atmosphere.
[4 marks]11.
Create a brief outline for a continuation of this story, focusing on resolving the suspense.
[4 marks]Unlock Full Worksheet & Answers
Get instant access to the complete worksheet, answer keys, and 1,899 others
Unlimited answer keys for all worksheets
Download clean, formatted PDFs
Customize and remix any worksheet
Cancel anytime • No commitment • Start today
Quick Actions
What is Remix?
Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.
- • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
- • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
- • Add more questions (10 → 15)
- • Adjust difficulty
Details
- Created
- 12/31/2025
- Updated
- 12/31/2025
- Type
- worksheet