Which story event in "Rip Van Winkle" is an example of Gothic literature characteristics? Select all that apply. Rip meets the ancient bowlers.
Rip learns that his wife is dead.
Rip falls asleep for many years.
Rip hears a voice in the forest calling his name.

RIP learns his wife is dead

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.

cockroaches and rats most likely symbolize in the play is :