Question

the following are all ____________ of Gothic literature: a castle or ruined buildings which are sinister or melancholy, dungeons, underground passages, crypts, and catacombs, labyrinths, dark corridors, and winding stairs

Answer 1

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.