Question

"Is it possible

CLOSE READ: Analyze Craft and Structure
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
13. Read the following passage from "Where Is Here?"
"That is the door leading down to the basement, isn't it?" [The stranger] spoke
strangely, staring at the door. For a moment it appeared he might ask to be shown
the basement but the moment passed, fortunately-this was not a part of their
house the father and mother would have been comfortable showing to a stranger.
Which of the following are aspects or elements of this passage that are also
typical elements of the modern Gothic style? Choose two options.
a. an ordinary setting
b.
a socially awkward moment
a stranger who behaves rudely
a bizarre interruption of ordinary life
e.
a question that characters have trouble answering
C.
d.

Answer 1

a and b

Explanation:b. a socially awkward moment - The interaction between the stranger and the homeowners creates a socially awkward moment as the stranger shows an unusual interest in the basement door, which makes the homeowners uncomfortable.

d. a bizarre interruption of ordinary life - The presence of the stranger and his fixation on the basement door disrupts the ordinary life of the homeowners and introduces an element of the bizarre into the narrative.

These elements contribute to the sense of unease and suspense often associated with the modern Gothic style.