The Fall of the House of Usher

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What is the best synonym for 'affinity'?

Back

similarity

Front

How does the narrator initially respond to Roderick Usher?

Back

with sympathy

Front

What is the definition of 'insoluble'?

Back

having no solution

Front

What is the best antonym for 'emaciated'?

Back

fat

Front

What does Usher hearing his sister's struggles before the narrator indicate?

Back

The closeness between the brother and sister.

Front

What literary device is used to convey the theme of isolation in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

Imagery and symbolism.

Front

What is the significance of the House of Usher in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the decay of the Usher family and their mental state.

Front

What role does the setting play in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

It creates a mood of dread and foreshadows the events of the story.

Front

How does Edgar Allan Poe use foreshadowing in the story?

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By hinting at future events through descriptions and character actions.

Front

What is the relationship between Roderick Usher and Madeline Usher?

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They are siblings.