Sorry, Right Number
Name 3 characters in this play
Who are Kate, Bill, Dawn, Jeffie, Mom, Polly, Connie, Minister, Groundskeeper, Hank, etc.
Define vex
to annoy, irritate or bother-- due to a repeated action
Who wrote this poem?
Poe
What was the 1st cat's name?
Pluto
What 2 things do TTTH and TBC have in common?
answers will vary
Define anonymous
unknown or not known
The elderly man's eye was shaped like a _________'s eye.
vulture's
The woman in this poem might have been ____'s wife.
Poe's
What 3 things did the husband suffer from?
Paranoia
Anger
Alcoholism
Give an example of an odious smell
Answers will vary-
a skunk
locker room
morning-breath
sneakers
Give 2 ways the play was suspenseful
- anonymous caller
- a death (Bill)
- phone off the hook
-foreshadowing of death and more...
What was used to "smother" the innocent man in the text?
His bed
OR
box spring and mattress
One theme of this poem.
Love
OR Unconditional Love
OR Sadness (because I miss you)
Name 3 animals mentioned in this short story.
a cat, rabbits, dogs, birds, goldfish and a monkey
Another name for superstition could be an old _______________ tale.
What is- wives?
2 characters who said the words: "Booga- Booga" ?
Jeffie, Katie, and Bill
(3 actually said it)
What noise was heard, possibly by the neighbors?
A scream or a shriek
The setting of this poem is......_____________
near the sea or ocean
What "disease" did the cruel husband Have?
Alcoholism
Name 3 types of punctuation that Poe is known for.
capital letters
using dashes
using an ellipsis
using an ! mark
What is a blood bag?
- blood/gore
- fake blood
OR
- a pouch or container of fake blood used in movies
What is the resolution of this short story?
The murderer confessed of his sin.
What is a sepulchre?
a. an angel
b. a nymph
c. a ship
d. a coffin
D. a coffin
Describe the house fire. What remained?
AND What was the image?
On the night after the husband hung the cat, the house burned, leaving 1 wall standing. On the wall was the image of a gigantic black cat.
What is macabre?
written work or text that deals with death or gruesome events