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What contributes to the story's sense of psychological depth?
What contributes to the story's sense of psychological depth?
- The pervasive sense of decay and decline (correct)
- The exploration of taboo subjects
- The symbolic language used by the writer
- The narrator's increasing anxiety
Which theme reflects broader anxieties about societal collapse, moral decay, and human fragility?
Which theme reflects broader anxieties about societal collapse, moral decay, and human fragility?
- Exploration of the unknown
- Symbolic language
- Pervasive sense of decay and decline (correct)
- Moral ambiguity of protagonists
How does Poe create a rich atmosphere in the story?
How does Poe create a rich atmosphere in the story?
- By avoiding taboo subjects
- By employing vivid and evocative language (correct)
- By using simple and direct language
- By focusing on characters' physical appearances
What is a common feature of morally ambiguous protagonists?
What is a common feature of morally ambiguous protagonists?
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Which aspect of the story challenges societal norms and conventions?
Which aspect of the story challenges societal norms and conventions?
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Where does American Gothic literature often take place?
Where does American Gothic literature often take place?
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What purpose do supernatural elements serve in American Gothic fiction?
What purpose do supernatural elements serve in American Gothic fiction?
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What is Roderick Usher's main struggle in the story?
What is Roderick Usher's main struggle in the story?
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Which term best describes the atmosphere created by the decaying mansion in American Gothic literature?
Which term best describes the atmosphere created by the decaying mansion in American Gothic literature?
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What role do dark settings play in American Gothic literature?
What role do dark settings play in American Gothic literature?
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