English literature

• 'my heart beat faster' - the speaker's heartbeat increases as she becomes more frightened, showing her fear
• 'a cold hand touched my forehead' - this makes the reader feel like they are experiencing what the narrator is going through, creating empathy with her
• 'I was glad to see him' - the speaker is relieved that he has not been killed by the ghost, but still scared
• 'the night was darkening round me' - this line shows how the darkness is closing in on the speaker, making it difficult for her to escape
• 'I am not afraid' - the speaker is trying to convince herself that she isn't scared, but her tone suggests otherwise
• 'the wind howled through the trees' - this creates an eerie atmosphere, making it clear that something supernatural is happening