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?