Vocabulary
This term, used in the line "And look upon myself and curse my fate," refers to predetermined destiny or fortune.
What is "fate"?
In "Swimming in the ocean and playing on the beach (is/are) fun activities," this verb form agrees with the gerund phrase as a singular subject.
What is "are"?
This author wrote "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
He wrote "A House Taken Over," a story about siblings living in an occupied mansion.
Who is Julio Cortázar?
A Gothic novel typically takes place in these.
What is a spooky castle or mansion?
In "Sonnet 29," this word means "pleasures" or "things enjoyed"
What is "delights"?
In "Either the manager or the employees (is/are) attending the meeting," this verb form correctly agrees with the closer subject.
What is "are"?
This family member of Roderick Usher is buried alive in the story.
Who is Madeline Usher?
The siblings spend their time doing this leisurely activity before the house is taken over.
What is reading and knitting?
The weather is like this in many Gothic novels.
What are windy or stormy conditions?
In "Sonnet 29," this word means "tears" or "cries"
What is "beweep"?
"The bouquet of roses (smell/smells) wonderful," this verb form correctly agrees with the subject "bouquet."
What is "smells"?
This mental state of Roderick Usher deteriorates throughout the story.
What is madness or insanity?
The gradual encroachment in the house symbolizes this in "A House Taken Over."
What is fear of the unknown or change?
These are some types of characters you might encounter in a Gothic novel.
What are ghosts, monsters, vampires, witches, or even the devil?
The word "state" in the context of "Sonnet 29" refers to this aspect of the speaker's condition.
What is "condition" or "circumstances"?
"Here (come/comes) the results of your test," this verb form correctly agrees with the subject "results."
What is "come"?
This pervasive mood, often associated with gothic literature, is prominent in Poe's story.
What is gloom or dread?
At the end of "A House Taken Over," the siblings do this after the entire house is taken over.
What is leave the house?
Most early Gothic novels take place in this time period.
What are "the olden days?"
The word "trouble" in "Sonnet 29" refers to this, often indicating mental or emotional distress.
What is "sorrow"?
In "The captain, as well as his crew, (is/are) ready for the voyage," this verb form correctly agrees with the singular subject "captain."
What is "is"?
This literary device is used to describe the sentience of the Usher mansion.
What is personification?
"A House Taken Over" can be interpreted as an allegory for this historical period in Argentina.
What is Peronism or political oppression?
'Unhappy Lauriana! Whose criminal desertion of thine offspring entailed upon them such misery and degradation. In this early career of their lives, behold the guilt and unworthiness for which thou art amenable!'
Today, you could just say this.
What is 'this is all your fault!