Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time Answers

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Which of the following quotations from the passage are examples of effective word choice and imagery? Check the two best answers.

A
“I determined . . . not to look”
B
“stealing a glance”
C
“my back was turned to it”
D
“peering over my shoulder”
E
“I had grown nervous”
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What suspenseful actions of the narrator contribute to the tone of the passage? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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
3

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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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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