Horror & Gothic: Tension Building - Error Correction
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on error correction within Gothic horror fiction, designed to enhance understanding of tension-building techniques for Grade 8 students.
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Horror & Gothic: Tension Building - Error Correction
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Grade Grade 8
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Error Correction in Gothic Horror Narrative
From the shadowed corridors of the ancient manor, an eerie silence hung thick in the air, broken only by the faint whisper of the wind through the decaying windows. Shadows danced along the cracked stone walls, casting grotesque shapes that seemed to pulse with malevolent life. In the dim candlelight, the young woman’s trembling hand reached for the rusted key, her heart pounding like a drum in her chest. Suddenly, a chilling creak echoed through the hall, causing her to freeze in terror. She knew she was not alone; the unseen presence lurked in the darkness, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Her breath short and rapid, she moved cautiously, each step echoing ominously on the cold, wooden floor. Outside, the moon cast an unnatural glow over the grounds, illuminating a figure standing motionless in the distance, watching her every move. As she finally grasped the door handle, a sinister voice whispered her name, sending shivers down her spine.
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Identify and correct any grammatical errors or stylistic issues in the passage.
[4 marks]2.
Find and correct the punctuation mistake in the sentence: "Shadows danced along the cracked stone walls, casting grotesque shapes that seemed to pulse with malevolent life."
[2 marks]3.
Rewrite the phrase "her heart pounding like a drum" to enhance descriptive imagery.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the Gothic tension-building technique used in the phrase: "a chilling creak echoed through the hall."
[2 marks]5.
Correct the tense inconsistency in the sentence: "Shadows danced along the cracked stone walls... the young woman’s trembling hand reached for the rusted key... suddenly, a chilling creak echoed..."
[2 marks]6.
Identify any repetitive language or clichés in the passage and suggest a more original alternative.
[2 marks]7.
Explain how the author builds suspense through the description of the figure outside.
[4 marks]8.
In the context of Gothic horror, why is the description of the 'rusted key' effective? Correct any stylistic errors.
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