<span>Oh say I would consult reliable sources, how I would know that it was reliable is by looking at the link! if it has edu. or anything proven to be reliable, I will choose it. I will not go on wiki because it is informal and some of the given information can be wrong.</span>
Answer:to clearly communicate expectations
Explanation:
Some of the elements which can be considered to be gothic in "the pit and the pendulum" are darkness, internal struggle, horror and terror experienced by the main character, lack of freedom, torture, etc.