The Fall of the House of Usher

Front

What is notable about the Usher family line?

Back

The Usher family line has no enduring branches.

Front

What is NOT happening when Usher arrives at the narrator's door?

Back

It is bitterly cold.

Front

Who does the narrator encounter on the stairway?

Back

The physician.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The vacant eyelike windows'?

Back

Personification.

Front

How many days after Madeline's entombment does the story's conclusion occur?

Back

Seventh or eighth.

Front

Define 'Gothic style' in literature.

Back

A genre characterized by dark, mysterious settings and supernatural elements.

Front

What is the significance of the storm in the story?

Back

It reflects the turmoil and chaos within the Usher family.

Front

Explain the concept of 'decay' as it relates to the House of Usher.

Back

Decay symbolizes the decline of the Usher family and their ancestral home.

Front

What role does the narrator play in the story?

Back

The narrator serves as an observer and a participant in the events at the House of Usher.

Front

Identify a theme present in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.

Back

Themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural.