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Gothic fiction
Activity 1
1. When did Gothic fiction first start?

2. What was the name of the first Gothic novel? Who wrote it?

3. What did the word ‘Gothic’ originally mean?

4. Name three typical tropes of Gothic fiction (a trope is a plot device or type of character
which is typical of a genre).

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5. Explain three ways in which Gothic fiction has changed over time.

6. What new technologies have changed the way that audiences can enjoy Gothic fiction?

7. Name two modern films or television shows that use Gothic conventions.

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