I guess the paragraph break should be after the B) Ellen asked and "How are you feeling?" and Ellen said. Because while reading this dialog, reader need a pause between the information which these characters exchange. In my opinion, there must be graphical and emotional space between their introduction and next action that hasn't revealed yet. Also, I'd choose B to make this conversation looks alive.
Speeches.
Speeches can persuade someone, and they can argue on which ones wrong. Speeches can also give out informative information, for example you can tell someone that an animal can be in danger. Lastly, Special Occasions. They are used on ceremonies and other special days.
As there is no passage to compare to Poe´s story,here is a list of some characteristics of Gothic literature that may help you to compare both texts:
The main traits of Gothic literature are mystery and the presence of supernatural elements. Like in the "the Raven", Gothic style aims at creating a mood of fear, anxiety, terror and /or horror by playing with reality. The reader will soon be questioning what is written.This chaos of intrincate plots is narrated in an elaborate writing style.
