1. Genres of Literature
Horror

2. Horror
A genre of literature that is meant to evoke fear or scare you

3. Horror: Literary Elements
Tone: style or manner in which author
writes something
Examples: Gloomy, suspicious, ironic, etc.
Mood: what you feel while reading
Examples: Terror, fear, sadness, etc.

4. Key to Horror Word Choice Plot
Imagery: appeals to the senses - ex. “the hinges creaked”
Alliteration: same beginning sound – “hideous heart”
Grim Humor
Repetition
Plot
Suspenseful
Element of evil
Discovery Plot – find something
Over-reacher Plot – in search of forbidden

5. The Tell Tale Heart : Prediction?