The Black Cat by Poe

What does the black cat symbolize in the story?

• Love and happiness

• Wisdom and intelligence

• Good luck and prosperity

• Guilt and descent into madness

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Describe the protagonist's character traits and how they contribute to the story.

• The protagonist is a skilled musician and has a phobia of spiders.

• The protagonist is a strict teacher and has a passion for gardening.

• The protagonist is kind and loving towards animals, but also struggles with alcoholism and violent tendencies.

• The protagonist is a professional chef and has a fear of heights.

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How does guilt and remorse play a role in the story?

• The guilt and remorse of the narrator have no impact on the story

• The guilt and remorse of the narrator lead to his success and happiness

• The guilt and remorse of the narrator are quickly forgotten and never mentioned again

• The narrator feels intense guilt and remorse for his actions, leading to his downfall.

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Discuss the narrative structure and point of view used in the story.

• First-person plural from the protagonist's perspective

• First-person narrative from the protagonist's perspective

• Second-person narrative from an outsider's perspective

• Third-person omniscient from the antagonist's perspective

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How does Poe use suspense and horror elements to create a chilling atmosphere in the story?

• By creating a sense of impending doom and uncertainty, and using horror elements such as violence, guilt, and the supernatural.

• By focusing on the protagonist's happy childhood memories

• By introducing a love story subplot

• By using humor and lightheartedness throughout the story

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Compare 'The Black Cat' with another work by Poe and highlight the similarities and differences.

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• The Pit and the Pendulum

• The Fall of the House of Usher

• The Raven

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How does Poe build suspense throughout the story?

• Poe builds suspense through the use of foreshadowing, eerie atmosphere, and the unreliable narrator.

• Poe builds suspense through the use of detailed descriptions, logical reasoning, and a happy ending

• Poe builds suspense through the use of humor, romance, and action

• Poe builds suspense through the use of bright and cheerful settings, predictable plot, and straightforward narration

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Define and explain the vocabulary used in the story that contributes to the overall mood.

• The correct answer for the question is to identify and explain the vocabulary used in the story that contributes to the overall mood.

• Analyze the plot structure of the story

• Discuss the historical context of the story

• Identify and explain the characters in the story

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What is the mood of the story and how does Poe create it?

• Gloomy and depressing, through the use of uplifting and positive language

• Dark and eerie, through the use of suspenseful and ominous language

• Light and cheerful, through the use of happy and joyful language

• Mysterious and intriguing, through the use of straightforward and clear language

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Identify and analyze the main conflict in the story.

• External conflict with the weather

• Conflict with the white dog

• Conflict with the green parrot

• Internal struggle and conflict with the black cat

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