The waves crashed into the rocks, encroaching on the little house

Explanation:

Read the following scene: the waves crashed into the rocks, encroaching on the little house. mary and her mother huddled together, praying that the storm would pass soon. which characteristic of gothic writing does this passage best illustrate? a. nature's deadliness b. heavy use of symbolism c. a melancholy, gloomy tone d. a supernatural theme

A is the correct answer

you didn't provide the passage.

explanation:

seeing as this is your first question on i can see why you may have not known that you need to provide the passage.

without the passage, or even the name of the passage, we can not read the passage, therefore we can not determine when or how the pacing effects the tone.

however, you can either repost this question (providing the passage this time)

or you can comment below what the passage is, and i'll you to the best of my ability!