Final English 4

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What is the tone of 'To My Old Master'?

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Ironic, because there is a difference between what the author asks for and what he expects.

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How does Roderick Usher die?

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His sister falls on him, causing a heart attack from fear.

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Who was deathly ill and thought to have died in Poe's story?

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Madeline Usher.

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What happens in the closing scene of the story?

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All of the above: Madeline appears, Roderick collapses, and the house collapses.

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How can Roderick's mental state throughout the story be described?

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Extremely agitated and anxious.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'To My Old Master'?

Back

Irony.

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What is the significance of Madeline Usher's character in the story?

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She represents the physical and mental decay of the Usher family.

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What themes are explored in Poe's works?

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Themes of death, madness, and the supernatural.

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What is the setting of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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A decaying mansion that reflects the characters' mental states.

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

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He serves as a witness to Roderick's decline and the events that unfold.