Which of these is a feature of Gothic writing that makes it different from other Romantic genres?
A. A suspensul plot
Gothic literature is characterized by the use of tense settings (dark castles, abandoned places, and villages, grim and misty forests or any other gloomy environment), isolation, emotional intensity, nightmares, mystery, evil or supernatural creatures or a tormented protagonist; these features combined create a suspenseful plot that can appeal to the reader and engage him/her to discover the story's mysteries.