Read this excerpt from The Way to Rainy Mountain. "They lived at first in the mountains. They did not yet know of Tai-me, but th
is is what they knew: There was a man and his wife." What effect does the language the author uses have on the tone of this excerpt? A) The informal language creates a conversational tone common with the oral tradition.
B) It develops the style of a personal memoir.
C) The highly formal language creates an academic tone.
D) The formal language creates a poetic tone.
In this excerpt from <em>The Way to Rainy Mountain</em>, the informal language creates a conversational tone common with the oral tradition.
<u>The correct answer is A</u>.
Many writers choose this way of telling because it is easier for the readers to understand; being more conversational in the writing can make readers feel more related to the story and it helps the story be more approachable.
All of these plus the likes of shadow beams of moonlight
that illuminate the castle through the broken roof or a window and extreme landscapes
with passion driven characters are all the elements of Gothic literature. Main
characteristics of the Gothic atmosphere are mystery, gloom and suspense which
all contribute to the recognizable chilly atmosphere.
