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What suspenseful actions of the narrator contribute to the tone of the passage? Check the three best answers.

A
undressing uncomfortably
B
going to sleep
C
being unable to take his eyes away
D
being nervous
E
hearing the strange face make a noise
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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.

A
Irving effectively uses emotional responses to create suspense in the story.
B
Irving’s tone creates expectations for the reader, which in turn create suspense.
C
Irving’s suspense would have been more effective with more vivid details.
D
Irving’s story is not suspenseful.
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How does Irving primarily achieve the gothic tone?

A
through repeating key details
B
through making vague word choices
C
through evoking an emotional response
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What is the effect of Irving’s word choice in this passage?

A
It shows how nervous the painting makes the narrator.
B
It shows how relaxed the narrator feels as he gets ready for bed.
C
It makes the reader think that nothing important will happen.
D
It makes the reader uninterested in the painting.

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