In which fiction genre would edgar allan poe’s short story “the pit and the pendulum” fit best?

a. romance

b. historical adventure

c. fantasy

d. psychological suspense

The correct option is option D. psychological suspense

Explanation:

"The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story written by the American writer, literary critic and Editor Edgar Allan Poe, who is known for his macabre poetry and tales full of mystery.  

This story mainly centers on the torments suffered by a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition. To this end Allan Poe, as the narrator of the story, describes the experience of being tortured. By doing this "The Pit and the Pendulum" inspires fear in the reader due to the emphasis given on the senses. Therefore, it could be said that the fiction genre in which this short story would fit best is psychological suspense.

the answer to this question

being untruthful

eating too much

overstaying one's welcom

this is that correct answer.