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QuizMultiple Choice

Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time

Question 11 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture."All this was half muttered to myself, as I hastily slipped on my clothes; which having done, I groped my way out of the room, and down-stairs to the drawing-room. Here, after tumbling over two or three pieces of furniture, I made out to reach a sofa, and stretching myself upon it determined to bivouac there for the night.What technique does Irving use to build suspense in the excerpt?

Answer
A
The pace of the story quickens.
B
The word choice darkens the tone.
C
The outcome of events becomes uncertain.
D
The setting details are intentionally omitted.
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