Questions: In the midst of the shadows of the dark room, she glimpsed a shadow ducking from view. Her heart nearly stopped as her mother materialized in front of her. Face gaunt and bony arms reaching, her mother tried to speak but could not form words. How could it be? She had died five years ago. Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage best illustrate? A. A melancholy, gloomy tone B. Nature's deadliness

In the midst of the shadows of the dark room, she glimpsed a shadow ducking from view. Her heart nearly stopped as her mother materialized in front of her. Face gaunt and bony arms reaching, her mother tried to speak but could not form words. How could it be? She had died five years ago. Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage best illustrate? A. A melancholy, gloomy tone B. Nature's deadliness
Transcript text: In the midst of the shadows of the dark room, she glimpsed a shadow ducking from view. Her heart nearly stopped as her mother materialized in front of her. Face gaunt and bony arms reaching, her mother tried to speak but could not form words. How could it be? She had died five years ago. Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage best illustrate? A. A melancholy, gloomy tone B. Nature's deadliness
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The answer is A: A melancholy, gloomy tone.

Explanation:

  • A. A melancholy, gloomy tone: This passage effectively illustrates a melancholy, gloomy tone through its description of a dark room, the appearance of a ghostly figure, and the protagonist's emotional reaction. The setting and the supernatural element contribute to a sense of unease and sadness, which are hallmarks of Gothic literature.
  • B. Nature's deadliness: This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention or describe any aspects of nature or its potential dangers. The focus is on the supernatural encounter and the emotional atmosphere, not on nature.
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