How did the term “Gothic” become associated with the literary phenomenon known as the Gothic novel ?

Question

How did the term “Gothic” become associated with the literary phenomenon known as the Gothic novel ?

Answer 1

A. The excessive violence found in the Gothic novel
B. The barbarians that populate the Gothic novel
C. The use of the word in the subtitle of Walpole’s novel
D. The style of architecture found in the Gothic novel

Correct Answer: The use of the word in the subtitle of Walpole’s novel ✔

Last Updated: August 21, 2020