SCOPE- Fall of the House of Usher FLASHCARD

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What is the overall mood of the play? Options: A. joyful and light, B. dark and creepy, C. exciting and adventurous, D. romantic and dreamy

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dark and creepy

Front

Consider this line from Scene 3: Roderick: Oh Charlie, I am as jumpy as a cat. This line contains a _______.

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simile that shows how nervous Roderick is

Front

Which is the best definition of tormented?

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experiencing extreme physical or mental suffering

Front

Which pair of words best describes Roderick’s reaction to Madeline’s death in Scene 4?

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distress and sorrow

Front

What is a flashback?

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A story being told from the past

Front

"I fear you will not see her again-at least not alive." is an example of:

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foreshadowing

Front

What kills Roderick at the end of the story? Options: fear/anxiety, Madeline, the house that falls on top of him, a ghost

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fear/anxiety

Front

When looking at his sister in the coffin, Roderick says "Perhaps she is finally at peace". This is an example of:

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IRONY

Front

The Fall of the House of Usher has many similarities to which story? Options: The Monkey's Paw, The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart

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The Tell-Tale Heart