One of the elements of Gothic literature is ..... settings like decaying castles, haunted houses, and trapdoors or cellars.

GOTHIC LITERATURE

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One of the elements of Gothic literature is ____ settings like decaying castles, haunted houses, and trapdoors or cellars.

A	supernatural
B	gloomy
C	isolation
D	fear

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Explanation: Supernatural beings are not a common element of Gothic Literature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Affiliation With Supernatural Forces Another key element of Gothic literature is its affiliation with supernatural forces such as ghosts, vampires, giants, monsters, demons and zombies. In Gothic novels, we see ghosts or monsters pursuing the protagonist and dead people coming to life and scaring people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Setting in a castle. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense. An ancient prophecy is connected with the castle or its inhabitants (either former or present). Omens, portents, visions. Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events. High, even overwrought emotion. Women in distress. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -Set in a haunted castle or house. A damsel in distress. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense. There is a ghost or monster. The weather is always awful. Dreaming/nightmares. Burdened male protagonist. Melodrama. More items •09-Oct-2019

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