English Literature IGCSE
Gothic Imagery
What Gothic Imagery means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Gothic Imagery
Language that evokes gloom, mystery, suspense, and terror.
Topics that use Gothic Imagery
- Great Expectations (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
Related terms
- Bildungsroman
- Foreshadowing
- Juxtaposition
- Pathetic Fallacy
- Caricature
- Retrospective Narrative
- Social Satire
Using Gothic Imagery in the exam
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