Down and it modifies the verb sat
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Frankenstein is by no means the first Gothic novel. Instead, this novel is a compilation of Romantic and Gothic elements combined into a singular work with an unforgettable story. The Gothic novel is unique because by the time Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, several novels had appeared using Gothic themes, but the genre had only been around since 1754.
Explanation: sorry if not the best :(
<span>Nouns, Adjectives, Predicates, Linking Verb
Not sure about these cuz a participle MODIFIES them, not sure if it is USED as them:
Subjects, Objects of Preposition, Direct Objects, Indirect Objects, Appositives, and Compliments. </span>