The Fall of the House of Usher

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What does 'cataleptical' mean?

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It refers to muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain in whatever position they are placed.

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What instrument does Roderick Usher play?

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Guitar.

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How should a direct quote from the text be cited?

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"We have put her living in the tomb!" (par.46)

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Where did the narrator first meet Roderick Usher?

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They were boyhood companions.

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What does 'emaciated' mean?

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It means starvingly skinny.

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What is the main theme of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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The theme explores the decay of the Usher family and the impact of fear and isolation.

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Who is the author of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What is the significance of the house in the story?

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The house symbolizes the Usher family's decline and the connection between the family and their ancestral home.

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What literary device is prevalent in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Gothic elements, including dark settings, supernatural occurrences, and psychological horror.

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What happens to Madeline Usher in the story?

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She is entombed alive and later returns in a ghostly form.