To back up with details or evidence

To expand on an idea or explain how it grows

To point out, recognize, or list

TIDE Strategy: T - Topic Sentence

Introduce title and author; include a clear thesis.

TIDE Strategy: I - Important Information (Quote)

Include a direct quote or paraphrase as evidence.

TIDE Strategy: D - Detailed Explanation

Explain how the evidence supports your thesis.

TIDE Strategy: I - Important Information (Quote #2)

Add a second piece of evidence.

TIDE Strategy: D - Detailed Explanation (Second Evidence)

Explain the second piece of evidence.

TIDE Strategy: E - Ending Sentence

Wrap up with a concluding thought.

Edgar Allan Poe's Use of House Description

Poe uses the description of the house to symbolize the family's decline, with "vacant eye-like windows" and "a barely perceptible fissure."

Symbolism in "The Fall of the House of Usher"

The house's crumbling state reflects the Usher family's decline and the theme of decay.

Narrator's Unease in "The Fall of the House of Usher"

The detail that best supports the narrator's unease is the comparison of windows to "vacant eyes," suggesting lifelessness.

Central Theme of "The Fall of the House of Usher"

The destruction of the Usher family is mirrored by the decay of their home.

Connection between the ending of the story and the Usher family

The collapse of the house symbolizes the end of the family bloodline.

Line revealing fear in Windigo

“The screaming of the snow.”

Central theme of Windigo

Fear of the unknown can overpower even ordinary life.

Effect of poet’s imagery of sound and movement

It intensifies suspense and creates dread.

Reasons some people enjoy frightening experiences according to Ringo’s article

Fear is unpredictable and leaves lasting damage.

Fear is enjoyable when the brain recognizes that the situation is not truly dangerous.

This highlights the psychological aspect of fear and its relationship with enjoyment.

The author develops her main claim by citing scientific studies that explain how dopamine affects the brain during fear.

This illustrates the connection between fear and neurochemistry.

In Usher, the phrase "vacant eye-like windows" makes the house seem watchful but soulless, deepening unease.

This description contributes to the overall atmosphere of dread in the story.

In Windigo, footsteps in the snow build suspense by signaling a threatening approach.

This technique enhances the tension and anticipation in the narrative.

Poe's structure in Usher builds suspense by layering unsettling descriptions and escalating tension toward a catastrophic ending.

This method effectively engages the reader's emotions and heightens the sense of impending doom.

Structure of Allegra Ringo's article

Explains scientific research and connects it to everyday experiences.

Narrator's perspective in Usher

Fear and doubt make the events seem more disturbing.

Presentation of fear in Windigo and Ringo’s article

The poem conveys fear through vivid imagery, while the article explains fear using science.

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Analyze

Back

To break down into smaller parts

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Compare

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To show how things are alike

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Contrast

Back

To show how things are different

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Evaluate

Back

To judge the value or worth

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Explain

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To tell how or why

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Infer

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To make an educated guess based on evidence

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Summarize

Back

To briefly retell the main points

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