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The Life Of
Genres and Works
Death
Characteristics of Writing
True or False
100
Name one thing that Poe had problems with?
Drinking and gambling
100
What two types of genres did Poe write in?
Poetry and fictional short stories
100
He was found in Baltimore in a bad condition on his way to _____ and ________ to give a lecture?
Norfolk and Richmond
100
Name one thing you think Poe's writing are based on?
Darkness, death, secrets
100
Researchers came to a conclusion about how Poe died?
False
200
When was Poe born?
January 19th, 1809
200
What well-known poem is Poe known for?
"The Raven"
200
After he was found unconscious, he was taken to a hospital in the city where Obama lives?
Washington D.C. Washington College Hospital
200
What starts with "s" and rhymes with dense and is a characteristic?
Suspense
200
Poe's writing became more darker and disturbing as he realized how harsh life can be.
True
300
When did he join the army and print his first book?
1827
300
What elements of writing did he use throughout his writing?
Mystery Spiritual Horror
300
Was he found in his own clothing or in someone else's?
Someone else's clothing
300
Which of these writing styles did Poe not use? Cliffhanger Irony Suspense Non Fiction Mystery
Non Fiction
300
Poe's writing became more intense as his addiction to drugs and alcohol grew stronger.
False
400
When did he die?
October 7,1849
400
OMG! What famous singers name is in one of Poe's titles?
"The Fall of the House of Usher?
400
How old was he when he died to the exact day?
40 years, 9 months, 12 days
500
What supposedly were Poe's last words?
"Lord, help my poor soul."
500
What story makes you think of "Friday the 13th?"
"Murder in the Rue Morgue"
500
What church was he buried at?
Westminester Presbyterian Church