Why does Radcliffe favor the term romance as the subtitle to The Mysteries of Udolpho ?

A. Radcliffe wants to emphasize the happy ending of the marriage of Emily and Valancourt.

B. It frees Radcliffe from a strict adherence to common life, allowing her to place Emily in challenging situations.

C. It acknowledges the lack of supernatural plot tricks.

D. Radcliffe considers her work a continuation of the sentimental novel of the 18th century.

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