Gothic Literature and Edgar Allan Poe

Which word BEST describes the mood of the story thus far?

• cheerful

• sad

• peaceful

• gloomy

What feature listed below is not found outside of the House of Usher?

• decayed trees

• minute fungi

• a dark tarn

• abandoned graveyard

"Vacant eye-like windows" are an example of what type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

What was the narrator's purpose in visiting the House of Usher?

• to conduct a business deal

• to visit a family member

• to clean and restore the house

• to visit a sick friend

What is unusual about the Usher family tree?

• There were many family members

• All the family members were rich and well-known.

• The family tree didn't branch out to any other families

• All the family members before met a gruesome death.

Which of the images below could be considered Gothic?

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Which of the locations below would not be suitable for a Gothic story?

• old church

• ancient ruins

• a shopping mall

• a dark forest

Which of the following characters might be found in a Gothic story?

• a powerful superhero

• a beautiful unicorn

• a futuristic alien

• a woman in distress

Which best describes the main characters in the poem "Annabel Lee"?

• a powerful king and queen

• brother and sister

• two generals at war

• a young couple in love

What happens to Annabel Lee in the poem?

• She is stolen away by another man.

• She falls ill and dies.

• She is killed by a family member.

• She is captured by another kingdom.