Which of the following terms is NOT closely associated with the Gothic novel ?
Correct answer: D. PicaresqueRead Classic Poetry
- A. Horror
- B. The sublime
- C. Suspense
- D. PicaresqueRead Classic Poetry
Explanation
Horror, suspense and the sublime are standard features of Gothic fiction, while the picaresque novel follows the episodic adventures of a roguish lower-class protagonist. Picaresque is therefore the least closely associated term.
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