In what way is the setting characteristic of gothic
fiction?
i neither bell nor
d. tramps slouched
on the panels;
the schoolboy had
nd for close on a
drive away these
avages.
dr. jekyll and mr. hyde,
robert louis stevenson
the house is decaying.
the house is crowded.
o the house is ancient
o
the house is pleasant

Read the excerpt from it's our world, too! : young people who are making a difference.the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage? o the characterization of mr. hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction. o the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction the characterization of mr. hyde create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction. the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?