The Art of the Gothic · Victorian Era
Gothic Creative Writing
Applying linguistic devices such as pathetic fallacy and sensory imagery to craft original Gothic descriptions.
Key Questions
- 1How can specific word choices transform a mundane setting into a site of dread?
- 2Why is the manipulation of pacing essential when writing a suspenseful climax?
- 3How can pathetic fallacy be used to mirror the internal state of a character?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Writing: Creative Writing
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Gothic
Period: Victorian Era
Suggested Methodologies
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