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What characteristics of American gothic fiction does “The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture” include? Choose the three best answers.

elements of the supernatural

a damsel in distress

an appeal to emotion

an emphasis on rational thought

an ominous tone

Which characteristic of suspense does the story include?

a slowing of the plot

a darkening mood

a surprise ending

How does Irving’s use of suspense affect the story?

It affirms that everything will end well.

It reveals the narrator to be unreliable.

It creates a mood of anxiety and uncertainty.

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