Students in this semester literature course analyze the literary elements found in mystery, fantasy, suspense, science fiction, and horror. Students examine the similarities and differences among these genres. Reading a wide variety of short stories and novels, students identify the literary devices the author uses to achieve a desired effect and examine the ideas, theories and assumptions behind the literature. Literary options may include Murder on the Orient Express, Cat’s Cradle, Dracula, Kindred, The Hobbit, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Teacher: Kathleen Hilarides
- Teacher: Ashley Painter