What is the origin of the term "Gothic" in relation to the literary genre known as the Gothic novel?

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Because of the intense and graphic violence depicted in Gothic novelsDue to the presence of barbaric characters within Gothic storiesFrom the inclusion of the word "Gothic" in the subtitle of Walpole’s novelOwing to the architectural style described in Gothic novels

Explanation

The term "Gothic" became linked to the literary genre because Horace Walpole used it in the subtitle of his novel, which helped define the style. While Gothic novels often feature violent scenes, barbaric figures, and references to Gothic architecture, the naming specifically traces back to Walpole’s subtitle.