Writing Workshop: Evaluating Sources That Support a Claim

Question 1

What is the effect of Irving’s word choice in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It shows how nervous the painting makes the narrator.

Question 2

All of the following points could be included in a strong answer. Which points did you use to develop your critique? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Irving effectively uses emotional responses to create suspense in the story.; Irving’s tone creates expectations for the reader, which in turn create suspense.; Irving’s suspense would have been more effective with more vivid details.; Irving’s story is not suspenseful.

Question 3

How does Irving primarily achieve the gothic tone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

through evoking an emotional response

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