Which term is most closely affiliated with the female Gothic ?
Correct answer: A. Terror
- A. Terror
- B. Sentimentalism
- C. Horror
- D. Ghosts
Explanation
Terror is especially associated with the female Gothic, particularly in Ann Radcliffe's tradition, because suspense and fearful anticipation are emphasized without always showing explicit violence. Horror usually depends more on shock, violence and the visibly grotesque.
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