What’s the question?! i would love to help !
Answer: The correct verb is lying, and the direct object is skateboard.
Explanation: I'm not sure why it's lying that's just the way English works. But skateboard is the direct subject because it's what this sentenced's main focus is.
The answer is indirectly through dialogue
All except Gothic, because there is no dark or suspenseful inclination/ tone to this Novel.<span />