Edgar Allan Poe

Why is Edgar Allan Poe considered one of the greatest American authors?

• His popularity in horror genre

• His attention to form and style

• His use of supernatural elements

• His exploration of love and guilt

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What are Poe's two main rules for short stories?

• Must be long enough to read in one sitting and every word must contribute to its purpose

• Must be short enough to read in one sitting and every word must contribute to its purpose

• Must be long enough to read in multiple sittings and every word must contribute to its purpose

• Must be short enough to read in multiple sittings and every word must contribute to its purpose

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What is the 'unity of effect' in Poe's stories?

• Use of violence and horror to explore emotions

• Ability to frighten readers with supernatural elements

• Intense and singular experience created by the story

• Exploration of paradoxes and mysteries

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What is the main focus of Poe's stories?

• Exploring the human mind and its propensity for self-destruction

• Creating moral messages through violence and horror

• Interpreting love, grief, and guilt

• Using supernatural elements to create fear

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What technique does Poe use in his stories?

• Unreliable narrators

• Supernatural elements

• Violent confrontations

• Misinterpretation of events

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Which genre did Poe invent?

• Horror

• Sci-fi

• Detective

• Adventure

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Who is Poe's famous detective character?

• C. Auguste Dupin

• Sherlock Holmes

• Hercule Poirot

• Nancy Drew

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What is the theme of 'The Raven' by Poe?

• Love and grief

• Fear and horror

• Satire and social trends

• Adventure and exploration

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What struggles did Poe face in his life?

• Loss of loved ones, alcoholism, conflicts with other writers

• Financial success, fame, happy personal life

• Lack of inspiration, writer's block, poverty

• Physical illness, lack of recognition, isolation

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