ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - Week 5, Day 1

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the ENGL 1005 lecture on literature, focusing on setting, themes, and important literary terms.

Setting

The where and when of a literary work, serving as the locale for action to unfold.

Pathetic Fallacy

The attribution of human emotion and behavior to nature and the environment.

Gothic Literature

A genre that dates back to the 18th century, characterized by mystery and horror and featuring supernatural elements.

Allegory

A story with both a surface meaning and a deeper, secondary meaning that allows for multiple interpretations.

Neogothic

A contemporary style of writing that incorporates themes and elements of traditional Gothic literature.

Utopia

An imaginary society where everything is perfect, a concept imagined by Thomas More.

Mood

A state of mind or emotion represented through the setting in a literary work.