Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A, C, and E.

Explanation:

The Adventure of Mysterious Picture is a short story written by Washington Irving. The story is a part of a collection of short stories "Tales of a Traveler, by Geoffrey Crayon, Gent."

The story is about a mysterious painting. The painting hangs over the fireplace in the room of the narrator. The painting is of a person's head or face. The painting haunted the narrator.

The characteristics that the narrator had used in the story are supernatural elements, an appeal to emotion, and an ominous tone. These elements create all together the effects of American Gothic fiction in the story.

So, the correct options are A, C, and E.