Exploring Poe's Vocabulary and Themes

What does the word "surcease" mean in the context of the passage?

• Beginning

• End

• Middle

• Pause

Which word from the list means "showing respect or submission"?

• Obeisance

• Mein

• Craven

• Placid

In the passage, what does the word "beguiling" suggest about the poem's rhythm?

• Boring

• Confusing

• Charming

• Frightening

What is the meaning of the word "mein" as used in the vocabulary list?

• Appearance

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

Which word from the list describes someone who is cowardly?

• Placid

• Craven

• Ominous

• Beguiling

What does the word "placid" mean in the context of the vocabulary list?

• Angry

• Calm

• Noisy

• Excited

Which word from the list refers to a funeral song or tune?

• Dirges

• Tempest

• Obeisance

• Mein

What does the word "ominous" mean in the context of the vocabulary list?

• Cheerful

• Threatening

• Joyful

• Peaceful

Which word from the list refers to a violent storm?

• Surcease

• Tempest

• Craven

• Placid

In the passage, how does Gus initially feel about the words on the board?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Gloomy

• Curious