Poe
This short story begins..."True! — nervous — very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad?"
What is "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
This "om" word describes that something bad is about to happen.
What is ominous?
This is a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
The Lusitania sank during this war.
What is World War II?
This story ends...“And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor / Shall be lifted—nevermore!”
What is "The Raven"?
This word which ends with "dote" is an interesting personal experience.
What is an anecdote?
This is a comparison of two different things without using "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
This is another term for a sculpture that depicts the upper part of the body - usually including the head, neck, and shoulders.
What is a bust?
This was the last name of Poe's "adoptive" family.
Who are the Allans?
This word describes a NOTE of explanation or comment added to a text.
What is an annotation?
This is an over-exaggeration not meant to be taken seriously.
What is hyperbole?
This day is a Christian belief in a future day when God will judge all people, living and dead.
What is Judgement Day?
(Last Judgement, Final Judgement)
This is the era Poe lived in.
What is the Victorian era?
This word, rhyming with "raven" is another word for "coward."
What is craven?
This is a poem that expresses high praise towards its subject.
What is an ode?
"Pallas" is another name for this Greek goddess.
Who is Athena?
This U.S. state shares the same name as Poe's wife.
What is Virginia?
This is a container in which incense is burned, typically during a religious ceremony, and appears in "The Raven".
What is a censer?
The church bell sang loud and clear across the sky is an example of what?
What is personification?
Three words that describes a story that follows a character's growth from childhood to adulthood.
What is coming-of-age?