Unit 1: Inside the Nightmare
From which point of view is "The Raven" told?
First-person
Define quarrelsome
prone to arguing
Which of Dr. Margee Kerr's credentials make her an expert on the topic of fear?
-Teaches at Robert Morris University and Chatham University -Staff sociologist at ScareHouse, a haunted house in Pittsburgh, PA
"House Taken Over" Characters?
Calm descriptions
"House Taken Over" Events?
Calm descriptions
Describe the events ofTheFeatherPillow
Dramatic depictions
Who do the characters in "House Taken Over" talk to every day?
Each other
"House Taken Over" Places?
Everyday environment
What is the house like in "House Taken Over"?
It has been in the owner's family a long time. It is large and reflects the wealth of its owners.
At the end of "Where Is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?
It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.
What is one of the reasons given in "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?" to explain why people have been scaring themselves and others since prehistoric times?
It prepares children for challenging life experiences
"The Feather Pillow" Characters?
Largely unreal characters
In "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?," why does Dr. Margee Kerr caution against taking young people to a haunted house?
The experience may create lasting bad memories
How does the house look after the stranger leaves?
The house looks faded.
What do the father and mother say to each other after the stranger leaves?
The mother blames the father for letting him in; they argue
Which statement best describes the speaker in "The Raven"?
The speaker is suffering from the loss of his beloved, Lenore
What can you infer about the stranger based on the house looking faded after he leaves?
The stranger had some kind of supernatural powers.
What do the characters in "House Taken Over" do with their time each day?
They clean, he collects stamps and reads and she knits
In "House Taken Over," what do the narrator and his sister do that suggest they are nervous and afraid?
They often cannot fall asleep and have trouble sleeping peacefully.
What can you infer has been in the room?
an otherworldly, unreal, and frightening presence.
What is necessary for people to enjoy being frightened, according to "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?"
belief in the absence of any real danger
According to "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?" what feeling do many people commonly have after a frightening experience, such as touring a haunted house?
confidence
What fear is shared by people around the world, according to "Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?"
fear of creatures or events that are confusing or unnatural
Define characterize
how an author lets a reader know what a character is like
Define third person omniscient point of view
narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story
Define irrational
not rational or logical
Russian Ice Slides" paved the way for which modern amusement park ride?
roller coasters
What does the speaker in "The Raven" feel when he first thinks that Lenore may be at his door?
terror and hope
Name 3 types of unnatural creatures which are often found in TraditionalGothic Literature
vampires ghosts werewolves
