As if in the superhuman energy of his utterance there had been found the potency of a spell—the huge antique panels to which the speaker pointed, threw slowly back, upon the instant, their ponderous and ebony jaws. it was the work of the rushing gust—but then without those doors there did stand the lofty and enshrouded figure of the lady madeline of usher.

how does poe develop a short story element in the excerpt?

a)by characterizing usher as a man of remarkable strength
b)by presenting the setting as an ornate, old-fashioned home
c)by depicting a strong wind to support the theme of nature’s storms
d)by revealing a conflict in which usher’s fears are realized

b)by presenting the setting as an ornate, old-fashioned home

Explanation:

A short story should have the structure closed and objective, as this type of text is formed by only one story and one conflict. Following this concept, the setting of a short story must be a very detailed and fixed space in the story.

Poe used this element of a short story, devising a closed and objective setting, presenting the setting as an ornate and outdated house.

b)by presenting the setting as an ornate, old-fashioned home

Explanation:

A short story should have the structure closed and objective, as this type of text is formed by only one story and one conflict. Following this concept, the setting of a short story must be a very detailed and fixed space in the story.

Poe used this element of a short story, devising a closed and objective setting, presenting the setting as an ornate and outdated house.

answer: the first one

explanation:

explicitly is defined as “in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.” the rest are interpretive and not clearly proven leaving in fact possible “confusion or doubt” which explicitly, by definition cannot have.