Question

The expression was that of agony—the agony of intense bodily pain; but a menace scowled upon the brow, and a few sprinklings of blood added to its ghastliness. Yet it was not all these characteristics—it was some horror of the mind, some inscrutable antipathy awakened by this picture, which harrowed up my feelings. What technique does Irving use to build suspense in the excerpt? Choose the BEST answer.

Answer 1

B. The word choice darkens the tone.

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Answer 2

The answer is: The word choice darkens the tone

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an excerpt from "The Adventure of the mysterious picture" a short story by Washington Irving. The story itself is a gothic in style. The author uses adjectives and verbs with special care so as to inwoke the feelings of fear and desperation in the readers and make them experience the same feelings as the charachter.