What is the "mood" of a story?

Emotions the audience feels from a given passage.

The time and place of the story.

The summary of events of the story.

The lesson the reader learns from the story.

Why is the setting important in a story?

It sets the stage for the story, providing the reader with details needed to fully understand the plot.

The setting describes the main characters.

Which of the following is a false statement about Poe's early life?

Attended the University of Virgina.

Which of the following was not one of Poe's many problems in his life?

lack of recognition for his genius

How was Poe's childhood similar to his adulthood?

Both were times of misery and very challenging

Both were pleasant times that offered him many opportunities

Both were times of tremendous learning and education

Edgar's first love was....

Jane Standard, his friend's mom

his school teacher, Eliza Smith

How did Edgar view family?

It was very important to him. He was always searching for the PERFECT family.

He realized all they do is let you down.

He thought family bonds were useless and something only found in fairy tales.

He ended up hating everyone that he ever grew close with.

In 1834, John Allan dies and...

leaves everything he owns to Edgar.

on his deathbed, finally apologizes for all the trouble he caused Edgar.

tries to make a mends with Edgar.

After Virginia's death...

Poe wrote Annabel Lee, about her

Edgar Allan Poe's Life

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Poe's parents do for a living?

Politicians

Actors

Writers

Blacksmiths

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30 sec • 1 pt

How old was Poe when his mother passed away?

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How did Poe attempt to pay his way through college?

Writing

Waitering

Working with a tobacco merchant

Gambling

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What prestigious military school did Poe join?

University of Virginia

University of Baltimore

North Point

West Point

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city did Poe NOT live in?

Baltimore

Cleveland

New York City

Philadelphia

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While in Richmond, Poe worked for ____________________ magazine as a literary critic.

Southern Living

Writers Anonymous

The Voice

Southern Literary Messenger

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is unusual about Poe's wife, Virginia?

She had a job

She was an albino

She was much older than Poe

She was his younger cousin

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Edgar Allan Poe's Life

What did Poe's parents do for a living?

How old was Poe when his mother passed away?

How did Poe attempt to pay his way through college?

What prestigious military school did Poe join?

Which city did Poe NOT live in?

While in Richmond, Poe worked for ____________________ magazine as a literary critic.

What is unusual about Poe's wife, Virginia?

Which genre of literature did Poe create?

Which is considered to be Poe's most popular work?

What was the name of Poe's detective fiction novel?

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