What Gothic fiction means

English

Gothic Literature

The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion.

The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom.

The term Gothic refers to a style of writing that is characterised by elements of terror, horror and often gore.

Which of the following is an example of Gothic fiction?

What century did Gothic Literature originate?

What is a key figure associated with Gothic architecture?

Gargoyles were built into buildings as a sign that the building was haunted and anyone who entered did so at their own peril.

Gargoyles were used to warn anyone against entering the building they guarded.

Gargoyles' two main purposes were to scare off evil, and to divert rain water; they contain spouts that direct water away from the sides of buildings.

What was the purpose of having gargoyles on buildings?

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What Gothic fiction means

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