Question 1: What atmosphere is created by the setting described in the passage?

Answer: A dark, foreboding, and eerie atmosphere that emphasizes decay and mystery.

Question 2: Identify one Gothic element present in the described scene.

Answer: Decay and neglect of the city structures.

Question 3: How does the futuristic setting enhance the Gothic themes compared to traditional Gothic stories?

Answer: The futuristic setting amplifies themes of technological decay, human morality, and the supernatural through advanced yet broken technology.

Question 4: List two phrases from the passage that contribute to the mood, and explain their effect.

Answer: ‘Whispering shadows’ creates a sense of mystery and unseen danger; ‘flickering lights’ evoke instability and fear.

Question 5: What literary device is used in the phrase 'shadows stretch across broken glass and rusted metal'?

Answer: Imagery

Question 6: Describe how the theme of the supernatural is suggested in the passage.

Answer: The presence of mysterious shadows, whispering shadows, and experiments gone wrong evoke supernatural influences.

Question 7: Explain how the setting in the passage reflects a dystopian future.

Answer: The decaying skyscrapers, environmental collapse, and malfunctioning machinery illustrate a dystopian world where humanity’s creations have fallen into ruin.

Question 8: Analyze how the use of sensory details (sights, sounds) contributes to the Gothic mood.

Answer: Sensory details like flickering lights and humming machinery create a scene filled with unease and tension, immersing the reader in a haunted, decaying environment that embodies Gothic darkness.