Poe's Life
The college that Edgar Allan Poe attended
University of Virginia
Keep your speech CONCISE because we have many students who need to present. What does CONCISE mean?
Short and to the point
Find the common noun in the sentence: John and I went to the park.
park
The names of Poe's foster parents
John and Frances Allan
The term used to describe the time and place of a story.
Setting
The reason Poe leaves college
John Allen forced him to leave because he was in debt.
Luke was COMPENSATED for the work he did over the summer. He bought a bike with his money. What does COMPENSATED mean?
paid for his work
How many common nouns are in this sentence: Jack and I went to the store to buy candy and soda.
Three
The woman that Poe marries
Virginia Clemm
A conversation between two or more characters.
Dialogue
The name of the military academy that Poe attended
West Point
Sally loved plants, so she majored in BOTANY in college. What does BOTANY mean?
The study of plants
Is this proper noun punctuated correctly? Chariho Middle school
No - school needs to be capitalized
Poe's aunt
Maria Clemm
A hint or clue as to what happens next in a story.
Foreshadowing
How much money did Edgar Allan Poe inherit from John Allan?
None
The moon was LUMINOUS that night- it lit up the whole sky. What does LUMINOUS mean?
bright or full of light
What is the abstract noun in this sentence? His courage helped him to win the battle.
courage
The title of the play about Edgar Allan Poe's life
Lov'd Alone
The main problem or struggle in a story.
Conflict
What disease did Poe's mother die from?
tuberculosis
The student took COPIOUS notes- she wrote so much her hand hurt. What does COPIOUS mean?
a large amount
Which word is an abstract noun: actor, time, engine, tuba
time
The name of Poe's teacher
Master Clarke
The emotional feeling that an author creates for a reader through descriptive language and setting.
Mood