🌙 Part 1: Understanding Gothic Imagery

WALT: Identify and explain the features of imagery within Gothic literature.

1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of imagery in Gothic literature?

Simple descriptions of characters

Vivid sensory language that creates atmosphere and mood

Basic plot summaries

Dialogue between characters

2. Read this Gothic excerpt: "The ancient oak creaked ominously in the howling wind, its gnarled branches clawing at the blood-red sky." Which senses does this imagery appeal to? (Select all that apply)

Sight (visual)

Sound (auditory)

Touch (tactile)

Smell (olfactory)

Taste (gustatory)

3. What mood does the imagery in question 2 create?

4. Identify THREE specific words or phrases from the excerpt that contribute to the Gothic atmosphere:

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

c) _________________________

⛈️ Part 2: Pathetic Fallacy Analysis

WALT: Understand and analyse pathetic fallacy as a literary device.

5. What is pathetic fallacy?

When characters feel sorry for themselves

When nature or weather reflects human emotions

When authors make logical errors

When stories have sad endings

6. Read: "As Margaret's heart shattered, the storm clouds gathered menacingly overhead, and rain began to fall like tears from heaven." Explain how pathetic fallacy is used here:

7. Match the human emotion with the appropriate pathetic fallacy example:

Fear

Joy

Anger

Sadness

Gentle spring breeze and blooming flowers

Violent thunderstorm with crashing lightning

Persistent, cold drizzle and grey skies

Howling wind and creeping shadows