Characteristics of the novel are the things about it that make it different from other novels. For instance, if the novel is in the form of letters or diary entries, that’s one characteristic you could mention. If it takes place in flashbacks, that’s another. If it features long descriptive passages, that’s another characteristic. Just like characteristics of people might be things like their hair color, eye color, etc., characteristics of novels are the things about them that you can use to describe what they’re like. “Scary” isn’t really a characteristic; it’s more a description of your reaction to the novel. But you could maybe say that the novel is characterized by intense imagery or suspenseful descriptions that lead to fear.

Hopefully my answer is helpful. My advice would be, don’t try so hard to just find something to fill in for the answers. Instead, close your eyes and take some time to really THINK about this novel. What do you think it meant? How did it make you feel? What do you think makes it special and good (or special and bad)? Once you have these thoughts in mind, then sit down and write them out. Within those thoughts will be the answers to the questions.

Good luck!!

~ i hope that this helped you in some kind of way.~