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

A
elements of the supernatural
B
a damsel in distress
C
an appeal to emotion
D
an emphasis on rational thought
E
an ominous tone
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What effect does the increase in suspense have on the mood?

A
It encourages the reader to stop reading.
B
It encourages the reader to keep reading.
C
It encourages the reader to read more slowly.
D
It encourages the reader to identify with the narrator.
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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.

A
It affirms that everything will end well.
B
It reveals the narrator to be unreliable.
C
It creates a mood of anxiety and uncertainty.

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