The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman

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The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Visualize the Setting – Be observant! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MFdHYGb1V0

Gothic Literature As you read, flag elements in the text that are characteristics of Gothic Literature. Look for: Supernatural Events Gloomy, decaying setting Subterranean passages, hidden rooms, shadows, moonlight, etc. Mystery and suspense Supernatural beings (ghosts, vampires, werewolves, etc.) Curses or Prophesies Intense emotions (love, fear, suspense) Anti-hero (flawed, outcast) Dark but charming villain symbolism This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Epitaph a brief writing or saying inscribed on a grave written to pay tribute to a deceased person JAMES POTTER LILY POTTER BORN 27 MARCH 1960 BORN 30 JANUARY 1960 DIED 31 OCTOBER 1981 DIED 31 OCTOBER 1981 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Episodic Novel a narrative composed of loosely connected incidents, each one more or less self-contained, often connected by a central character or characters. It is one way of constructing a plot. Can you list the episodes in The Jungle Book? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY