Which of the following terms is most closely related to the phrase "the explained supernatural" ?
Correct answer: A. The uncanny
- A. The uncanny
- B. The fallen world
- C. The "Other"
- D. The sublime
Explanation
The uncanny often arises when an apparently supernatural event receives a rational or psychological explanation, making the familiar seem strange. The sublime instead concerns overwhelming experiences of terror, grandeur, or vastness.
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