Can You Scare Us?

THE GOTHIC NOVEL

Who invented the G.N?  What was the title of the first G.N? When was it first published?
In the late 15th century the Ottoman empire used firearms as part of its regular infantry. The first successful rapid-fire firearm is the Gatling Gun, invented by Richard Gatling.

The novel usually regarded as the first Gothic novel is The Castle of Otranto by English author Horace Walpole, which was first published in 1764.

Which basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson? 



Fear, MusicSuspense, MysterySpoilers

Choose one of the topics on Discovering?


THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR STORY:

Who is Edgar Allan Poe? When and where was he born?
Edgar Allan Poe (Boston, United States, January 19, 1809-Baltimore, United States, October 7, 1849) was a romantic writer, poet, critic and journalist1 2 American.

What was he famous for?
He was very famous because  was one of the most important writers of the 19th Century. Was the first author to try to make a professional living as a writer.

Did he get married?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe was married with Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe.

How did he die?
Edgar Allan Poe died because he had congestion of the brain.

Name some of his most famous works.

  1.  The Cask of Amontillado
  2. The Fall of the House of Usher
  3. The Black Cat
  4. The Masque of the Red Death
  5. The Tell-Tale Heart
  6. The Pit and the Pendulum
  7. William Wilson
  8. The Murders in the Rue Morgue

ALFRED HITCHCOCK:


What's his nickname? 
His nickname is  Cocky.


What was his most famous horror film? 

His most famous horror film is Psycho, a story about a young woman.


What was his main contribution to horror? 

Alfred Hitchcock invented and used new or different themes to create stories thanks to which many producers have now benefited.



COMIC RELIEF


Definition of comic relief: Comic relief is a literary device used in film and novels to introduce light enertaiment between tragic scenes.

The use: Sometimes comic relief characters will appear in fiction that is comic. This generally occurs when the work enters a dramatic moment, but the character continues to be comical regardless.

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  1. What's his nickname?
    His nickname is Cocky. Really?? where did you get this from?

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