The Fall of the House of Usher Vocabulary

A gloomy atmosphere pervaded the Usher household.

• pervaded is used correctly

• pervaded is used incorrectly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'melancholy' mean in the context of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

• A) Happiness

• B) Sadness

• C) Anger

• D) Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Fall of the House of Usher', what does the term 'tarn' refer to?

• A) A type of tree

• B) A small mountain lake

• C) A piece of furniture

• D) A type of bird

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the atmosphere in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Mysterious

• C) Chaotic

• D) Serene

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the word 'cadaverous' as used in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

• A) Lively

• B) Corpse-like

• C) Colorful

• D) Energetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the story, the word 'phantasmagoric' is used. What does it mean?

• A) Realistic

• B) Dreamlike

• C) Boring

• D) Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'insipid' mean in the context of the story?

• A) Flavorful

• B) Dull

• C) Spicy

• D) Sweet

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is the word 'tenebrous' used in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

• A) To describe something bright

• B) To describe something dark

• C) To describe something loud

• D) To describe something soft

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'pallid' mean as used in the story?

• A) Bright

• B) Pale

• C) Dark

• D) Colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Fall of the House of Usher', what does the word 'anomalous' mean?

• A) Normal

• B) Abnormal

• C) Predictable

• D) Common

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4