Read the following passage:Mary had been traveling for days through the forest on horseback, hoping to find another human being who could help her injured brother. She was soaked from the rain, and darkness was closing in. Suddenly, the clouds parted, and looming ahead was an ominous castle. It looked abandoned, save for the flicker of candlelight in an upstairs chamber. Nervously, Mary approached. It was her only hope.Which aspect of this story most clearly makes it a work of Gothic literature?A.Its conflict is of one person against the environment.B.It contains supernatural elements.C.Its protagonist is female.D.Its tone is one of dread.

Read the following passage:Evelyn eyed her new conquest thoughtfully. Her face remained a mask of playful intrigue, but behind it she was envisioning his defeat. She could see herself, like she had done so many times before, luring him closer. Building his dependency. And then manipulating him to carry out her plans. Plans that would surely destroy him, but which would make her stronger.Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage best illustrate?A.The eerie and supernaturalB.Death and mortalityC.The darkness of the human mindD.Nature's deadly potential

Read the following passage:It was late at night, and I had just arrived in the small village. The night was growing colder, and I pulled my coat tightly around me. After asking at every door, I met a villager who pointed me toward a darkened doorway: the local inn. I knocked. Creaking, the door opened and I peered inside.Which plot development would most clearly classify this story as a work of Gothic literature?A.The narrator discovers that the town holds an ancient curse.B.The narrator realizes that the innkeeper is really an outlaw in hiding.C.The narrator meets an attractive stranger and falls in love.D.The narrator sees that the inn is too run-down and decides to leave.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which story premise is the best example of Gothic literature?A.Prince Wellington will do whatever it takes, even kill, to become the king.B.Zombies rise from the grave and dance in unison to the latest hip-hop music.C.Everyone in town has the same strange nightmare about a bridge collapsing.D.Marco and Gladys love each other, but their two families are bitter rivals.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains the purpose of Gothic or Dark Romantic themes in a story?A.To criticize a person or governmentB.To help the reader visualize the actionC.To unsettle and frighten the readerD.To celebrate the diversity of natureSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 5Which aspect of Gothic literature do the first four chapters of Frankenstein most clearly show?A.Intellectual aspects of lifeB.Psychological terrorC.Exotic settingsD.A first-person narrative