Question

2.3.3 quiz: understand gothic elements in literature
question 6 of 10
where did the term goth originate?
a. from an eastern european tribe that invaded the roman empire in the 5th century
b. from groups of people who wear entirely black clothing and listen to emotional music
c. from the author edgar allan poe, who wrote several popular books in a similar style
d. from a book called the castle of otranto, which introduced the central idea of the style

Explanation:

The term "Goth" originally referred to an Eastern European tribe. This tribe invaded the Roman Empire in the 5th century. Over time, the term was later adopted in literature (as in Gothic literature) but its origin is from this historical tribe. Option B refers to modern - day sub - culture associations, not the origin. Option C is incorrect as Edgar Allan Poe was a prominent Gothic author but not the origin of the term. Option D, The Castle of Otranto is an early Gothic novel but not the origin of the term "Goth".

Answer:

A. From an Eastern European tribe that invaded the Roman Empire in the 5th century