Vocab
Plotlines
Sentences & Clauses
Lit Terms & Tools
Poe
100

A person with this trait is never short on stories. 

What is LOQUACIOUS? 

100

The part of the plot in “Where Is Here?” when we learn that a stranger is visiting his childhood home.

What is the EXPOSITION? 

100

I am a clause that has a subject and verb, but I need a little help from my friends in the sentence department.

What is a DEPENDENT clause? (aka subordinate clause)

100

The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader

What is MOOD?

100

She was his wife and cousin

Who is VIRGINIA? 

200


What is GREGARIOUS? 

200

The visitor’s efforts to calm Roderick Usher happen in the ___________ of the story.

What is RISING ACTION? 

200

I don’t need your help!  I’m a clause that can stand alone as a sentence—all by myself! What kind of clause am I? 

What is an INDEPENDENT clause?

200

The author’s attitude towards a subject

What is TONE? 

200

She was Poe’s aunt;  the mother of Poe’s biological father

Who was MARIAH (aka Muddy)?  

300

This type of angle measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees—and when used to describe a person, it might imply they’re a bit slow on the uptake

What is OBTUSE? 

300

When Madeline Usher stands covered in blood and ready for vengeance, it is the _____________ of the story.

What is CLIMAX? 

300

If I have one dependent clause and one independent clause, I am a __________sentence. 

What is COMPLEX? 

300

A feeling of excitement and curiosity about what may happen next

What is SUSPENSE? 

300

Poe’s mother played this part

What is JULIET? 

400

Garfield is known for his __________ nature. 


What is LACKADAISICAL? 

400

The plot of “Where Is Here?” leaves readers with more questions than answers because the story is __________?

What is MODERN GOTHIC? 

400

If I am two complete sentences joined together into one sentence, I am a ___________ sentence. 

What is COMPOUND? 

400

When writing one of these, never mention the character’s name.

What is THEME STATEMENT? 

400

The unusual place where Poe participated in P.E. class

What is the CEMETERY?

(graveyard, churchyard, etc.)

500

This type of person does not complain when in pain.  Some dogs display this trait when giving birth.

What is STOICAL? 

500

The stranger walking away from the house and fading away into the darkness is in the ___________ of “Where Is Here?”

What is FALLING ACTION? 

500

When, Since, Because, and For are  all what type of conjunction? 



What is SUBORDINATING? 

500

Roderick’s struggle with his fear of fear is one.

What is INTERNAL CONFLICT? 

500

Poe died here

What is BALTIMORE, MARYLAND? 

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