Irony Unit 2: OTR/ Horror Genre
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Why do we sometimes like to feel frightened?
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Dramatic irony is when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. This difference in knowledge creates tension, suspense, or sometimes humor because we see the characters act or make decisions based on incomplete information.
Choral read the passage 2-3 times. Popcorn read the passage with a partner. Explain what dramatic irony is to a partner without looking.
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Multiple Choice
Which word describes the feeling of anxious curiosity about what will happen next?
Suspense
Irony
Humor
Traits
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Open Ended
How does knowing something that a character doesn’t know create suspense in a horror story?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a feature of literary criticism?
It uses persuasive elements.
It examines only one work of literature.
It contains specific examples and support from literature.
It may shape how readers interpret a work.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are commonly considered monsters in the horror genre?
Dracula
Frankenstein’s monster
Wolfman
Sherlock Holmes
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Open Ended
How have the depictions of monsters in horror changed over time? Give examples from the images.
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Fill in the Blanks
Each one of these creatures has a
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Multiple Choice
What is one key difference between monsters and horror, as suggested in the first image?
All monsters are the same and all horror stories have monsters.
All monsters are different and not all horror stories have monsters.
Horror stories always have monsters that are alike.
Monsters are only found in horror stories.
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Fill in the Blanks
The best way to
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Open Ended
Explain how knowledge of the horror genre can affect a reader's experience of suspense.
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Multiple Choice
How is suspense created in horror stories, according to the images?
By revealing everything to the reader immediately.
By making the characters always safe.
By using tension and not knowing what will happen next.
By focusing only on the setting.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are common elements that create tension in horror stories?
Characters go where they shouldn't
Characters always follow the rules
Characters do something we know is going to get them in trouble
Characters never face danger
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Multiple Choice
According to the last image, what do readers care about most in horror stories?
Who the characters are
Where the story is set
What happens next
The time period of the story
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following settings would most likely be found in a horror story?
A sunny beach
A dark forest
A colorful field with balloons
A haunted house
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Open Ended
Explain how the setting contributes to the events in a horror story. Use examples from the images to support your answer.
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Multiple Select
What are some important elements commonly found in horror stories, as described in the images?
Old houses
Abandoned castles
Damp cellars
Sunny parks
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Fill in the Blanks
Stories that deal with
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Open Ended
How does the horror genre create a sense of believability for the audience, according to the images?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a common theme in horror stories?
The conflict between good and evil
Friendship and teamwork
Winning a sports game
Traveling to new places
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'suspense' as used in literary criticism?
The feeling of anxious curiosity about what will happen next
A type of writing that judges, evaluates, or explains literature
Something funny that makes people laugh
A story element that creates humor
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Why do creepy stories help us release strong emotions?
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