Which Excerpt Best Exemplifies the Gothic Literary Style

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He approached the temple. As he went forward the light retired, and, when he put his feet within the apartment, utterly vanished. The suddenness of this transition increased the darkness that succeeded in a tenfold degree. Fear and wonder rendered him powerless. An occurrence like this, in a place assigned to devotion, was adapted to intimidate the stoutest heart. (from Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown) In good health, the air is a cordial of incredible virtue. Crossing a bare common, in snow puddles, at twilight, under a clouded sky, without having in my thoughts any occurrence of special good fortune, I have enjoyed a perfect exhilaration. I am glad to the brink of fear. In the woods too, a man casts off his years, as the snake his slough, and at what period so ever of life, is always a child. In the woods, is perpetual youth. (from “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson) Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; (from “A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) Darsie was the second daughter in a family of six, and by reason of her upsetting nature had won for herself that privilege of priority which by all approved traditions should have belonged to Clemence, the elder sister. (from A College Girl by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey)

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@TheSmartOne Would you be able to help by any chance?

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@AskMeLotss Any help by any chance? It would mean a lot!

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats this about?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

gothic literary style

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I see, whats it asking you to do?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The four single paragraphs up there is the one’s you pick from. There’s only one answer to this

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, I got this XD

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. He approached the temple. As he went forward the light retired, and, when he put his feet within the apartment, utterly vanished. The suddenness of this transition increased the darkness that succeeded in a tenfold degree. Fear and wonder rendered him powerless. An occurrence like this, in a place assigned to devotion, was adapted to intimidate the stoutest heart. (from Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown) 2. In good health, the air is a cordial of incredible virtue. Crossing a bare common, in snow puddles, at twilight, under a clouded sky, without having in my thoughts any occurrence of special good fortune, I have enjoyed a perfect exhilaration. I am glad to the brink of fear. In the woods too, a man casts off his years, as the snake his slough, and at what period so ever of life, is always a child. In the woods, is perpetual youth. (from “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson) 3. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; (from “A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) 4. Darsie was the second daughter in a family of six, and by reason of her upsetting nature had won for herself that privilege of priority which by all approved traditions should have belonged to Clemence, the elder sister. (from A College Girl by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey)

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I hope I made that easier!(:

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

this one seems the most “Gothic style” He approached the temple. As he went forward the light retired, and, when he put his feet within the apartment, utterly vanished. The suddenness of this transition increased the darkness that succeeded in a tenfold degree. Fear and wonder rendered him powerless. An occurrence like this, in a place assigned to devotion, was adapted to intimidate the stoutest heart. (from Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown)

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you so much! Would you mind helping me with four other questions?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If not that’s fine!

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure I can help 😀

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you so much!:D

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Which sentences in this passage does Edgar Allan Poe use to foreshadow Fortunato’s eventual fate in his short story “The Cask of Amontillado”?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the passage…?

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“Drink,” I said, presenting him the wine. He raised it to his lips with a leer. He paused and nodded to me familiarly, while his bells jingled. “I drink,” he said, “to the buried that repose around us.” “And I to your long life.” He again took my arm, and we proceeded. “These vaults,” he said, “are extensive.” “The Montresors,” I replied, “were a great and numerous family.” “I forget your arms.” “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.”

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1. “Drink,” I said, presenting him the wine. 2. He raised it to his lips with a leer. He paused and nodded to me familiarly, while his bells jingled. 3. “I drink,” he said, “to the buried that repose around us.” 4. “And I to your long life.” He again took my arm, and we proceeded. “These vaults,” he said, “are extensive.” 5. “The Montresors,” I replied, “were a great and numerous family.” “I forget your arms.” 6. “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.”

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

There’s more than one correct answer on this one. So I numbered the lines that are choices

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

this one “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.” seems the most…”future telling to me” XD what do you think it is?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don’t really know. Isn’t foreshadowing when they give you hints to an upcoming even without actually throwing it out there?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

number 6 “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.” _____________________________________________________________________________ this one is a metaphor, basically a “warning”

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, that one and there’s one more. Hm.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

there’s two choices?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

then if there are two choices…go with 3 and 4…

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

just 3 and 4 XD

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lol! I did. Okay, next one!

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

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Which of the following best describes gothic literature? 1. literature that explores grotesque characters and eerie, violent occurrences in dreary settings 2. literature that explores the appreciation of the individual over society as a whole 3. literature that emphasizes science, reason, and order over emotion, religion, and spirituality 4. literature that focuses on the natural world as a force that controls human fate and destiny

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Gothic fiction, which is largely known by the genre of Gothic horror and gothic fiction, is a genre or mode of literature that combines fiction, horror, death and Romance.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

so, number 1 literature that explores grotesque characters and eerie, violent occurrences in dreary settings

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Yes! Okay

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Which sentence is an example of a pun? Rome was not built in one day, and Greece was built in three. Raul kept reminding Justin that he should not judge a book by its cover. Never bite the hand that feeds you. The cow stood in udder amazement when she was unable to produce milk.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lolol. 4?(‘:

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The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play that suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its number 4 XD and number 4 is funny

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The cow stood in udder amazement when she was unable to produce milk.

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Just died(‘:

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

O_O omg…I can produce miiiiiilk

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats how I saw it as XD

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Read each sentence, and select the word that should be followed by a colon. 1. One thought kept crossing Jen’s mind as Friday approached “Please let this week be over.” 2. Thomas Jefferson famously stated that people’s unalienable rights included the following life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 3. Ander’s family comes from two different cultures his mother’s side of the family is Swedish, while his father’s side is Brazilian.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait…you have to do that for EACH question…?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. 1,2 &3

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

You have to find where the colon goes in each one

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I see XD easy-peasy

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I hope so! I’m not very good at this.):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

One thought kept crossing Jen’s mind as Friday approached “Please let this week be over.” _____________________________________________________________________________how it should be written: One thought kept crossing Jen’s mind as Friday approached: “Please let this week be over.”

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Thomas Jefferson famously stated that people’s unalienable rights included the following life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. _____________________________________________________________________________ how it should be written: Thomas Jefferson famously stated that people’s unalienable rights included the following: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Ander’s family comes from two different cultures his mother’s side of the family is Swedish, while his father’s side is Brazilian. ____________________________________________________________________________ how it should be written: Ander’s family comes from two different cultures: his mother’s side of the family is Swedish, while his father’s side is Brazilian.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

done 😀

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@chayono12

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got one right! xD You’re a life saver! You should add me on Facebook! Lol. You were so much help and I appreciate the time you took to help me, It means a lot since no one else would help!

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you mean…”got one right”? XD and I dont have a facebook anymore…

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

but, im glad to help 🙂

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