Where was Poe born?
Boston, Massachusetts
What year was she born?
1830
Before Whitman was known for his writings, what was his occupation?
Printer/Journalist
Which poem focused on Dickinson's struggle with religion?
"I know that He exists"
What subject did Dickinson excel at?
Science
Where did Poe attend college?
University of Virginia
Who in her family was involved with politics on state and national level?
Her father
What left him paralyzed in 1873?
A stroke
Which of Poe's Poe-ms is the most renown?
"The Raven" or "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Poe received this nickname by being a rough critic to his literary peers.
Tomahawk Man
What is Poe's poetry style?
Dark Romanticism
What is Dickinson's poetry style?
Romanticism and/or Transcendentalism
What is Whitman's poetry style?
American Romanticism and/or Transcendentalism
How many groups of poems are within Leaves of Grass?
12
Why did Poe get kicked out of West Point?
Poor handling of his duties
Before Poe's literary success, he won this writing contest.
The Baltimore Saturday Visitor
How old was Dickinson when she died?
56 years old
When did Whitman start writing Leaves of Grass?
1850
Dickinson found this to be with the feathers...
Hope!
Whitman was against this negative, controversial institution...
Slavery
What is the subgenre of Romanticism?
Dark Romanticism
This poem is regarded as her more positive and hopeful work.
"'Hope' is the thing with feathers"
Who designed the tomb Whitman was buried in?
Himself!
What kind of style was Leaves of Grass written in?
Free Verse
What do you yell at Poe when he is about to run into a tree?
Poetry!