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GP2, W1 Gothic Literature Introduction

Mrs. Wilson . GP2, W1 Gothic Literature Introduction. Plagiarism Plague 3-2-1 (10/22). On your next open page in your IN list: 3 things you learned about Plagiarism 2 things you learned about avoiding Plagiarism 1 question you have about Plagiarism. Gothic Elements.

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GP2, W1 Gothic Literature Introduction

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  1. Mrs. Wilson GP2, W1Gothic Literature Introduction

  2. Plagiarism Plague 3-2-1 (10/22) • On your next open page in your IN list: • 3 things you learned about Plagiarism • 2 things you learned about avoiding Plagiarism • 1 question you have about Plagiarism

  3. Gothic Elements • Setting – Castle, Mansion, Graveyard, Caves, Secret passages, Dark staircases, Hidden alcoves • Atmosphere of mystery and suspense • Characters – Damsel in Distress, Tyrannical person, Supernatural characters • Overwrought Emotions • Supernatural or other inexplicable events • Omens or Portents, Visions or Premonitions • Ancient Prophecy • Metonymy – using atmospheric elements to portray emotion

  4. Gothic Elements • Setting – Castle, Mansion, Graveyard, Caves, Secret passages, Dark staircases, Hidden alcoves • Atmosphere of mystery and suspense • Characters – Damsel in Distress, Tyrannical person, Supernatural characters • Omens, Visions, Portents • Ancient Prophecy • Supernatural or other inexplicable events • Overwrought Emotions • Damsel in Distress • Metonymy – using atmospheric elements to portray emotion A character may have a disturbing dream vision, or some phenomenon may be seen as a portent of coming events. Dramatic, amazing events occur, such as ghosts or giants walking, or inanimate objects (such as a suit of armor or painting) coming to life Rain used to portray sadness

  5. E.A. Poe Biography • Read the E.A. Poe Bio • Circle/Highlight unfamiliar words • Underline/Highlight Important facts • Create a timeline of the important events on Poe’s life on page 9 of your IN • Write a reflection about Poe on page 10

  6. Gothic Elements Quiz – Page 11Answer each question in full sentences. • Discuss the types of setting you might find in Gothic literature. • Explain the kinds of characters found in Gothic literature. • What types of events might be found in Gothic literature? • What is the literary device, a sub type of metaphor, which uses atmospheric elements to portray emotion? • Give 5 examples of the literary device in number 4.

  7. Frustration Map (Page 2) • Create your frustrations map; see your excitement/enthusiasm map as an example • After you’ve complete your frustration map, turn to the last free page of your IN, date it clearly, and write at least 1 full page. • If you feel you may need more than 1 page, you may turn in a few pages, just make sure you DATE THEM ALL.

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