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133 Bod said, “What about the witch?” “Yes. Exactly,” said Silas. “Suicides, criminals, and witches. Those who died unshriven.” He stood up, a midnight shadow in the twilight. “All this talking,” he said, “and I have not even had my breakfast. While you will be late for lessons.” In the twilight of the graveyard there was a silent implosion, a flutter of velvet darkness, and Silas was gone. The moon had begun to rise by the time Bod reached Mr. Pennyworth’s mausoleum, and Thomes Pennyworth ( here he lyes in the certainty of the most glorious resurrection ) was already waiting, and he was not in the best of moods. “You are late,” he said. Statements T F First four words 0 Bod was warned not to visit a certain part of the graveyard by Mrs Owens. Bod had been told 1 Bod disliked others keeping secrets from him. 2 Silas lived at the top of a small church near the gate of the graveyard. 3 Not everyone was allowed to be buried in the graveyard near the church. 4 The people buried beyond the fence were evil and dangerous. 5 Moving to a different place can solve problems you might have. 6 Silas wanted to leave because he was hungry. 7 Mr Pennyworth was delighted at the sight of Bod. Take notes on the following questions, then compare your results in class. 1 How is Silas described in this passage of the book? What kind of (dark fiction) being does this make him sound like? He comes out after sunset … 2 Which examples of the following typical elements of dark fiction can you find in the text? spooky places signs of age and decay questions of morality supernatural elements 3 Does the extract make you want to read more of the book? Why?/Why not? 4 Would you consider writing like this to be art? Give reasons. 27 Choose one of the ideas below to write a creative text (e.g. a story, poem or conversation) of about 200 words. Try to include some typical elements of dark fiction in your text. 1 how Bod came to live in the graveyard 2 the first meeting of Bod and the witch 3 Mr Pennyworth’s lesson for Bod WRITING 28 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv