Why is Edgar Allan Poe considered one of the greatest American authors?
Edgar Allan Poe

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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
His popularity in horror genre
His attention to form and style
His use of supernatural elements
His exploration of love and guilt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are Poe's two main rules for short stories?
Must be long enough to read in one sitting and every word must contribute to its purpose
Must be short enough to read in one sitting and every word must contribute to its purpose
Must be long enough to read in multiple sittings and every word must contribute to its purpose
Must be short enough to read in multiple sittings and every word must contribute to its purpose
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the 'unity of effect' in Poe's stories?
Use of violence and horror to explore emotions
Ability to frighten readers with supernatural elements
Intense and singular experience created by the story
Exploration of paradoxes and mysteries
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main focus of Poe's stories?
Exploring the human mind and its propensity for self-destruction
Creating moral messages through violence and horror
Interpreting love, grief, and guilt
Using supernatural elements to create fear
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who is Poe's famous detective character?
C. Auguste Dupin
Sherlock Holmes
Hercule Poirot
Nancy Drew
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the theme of 'The Raven' by Poe?
Love and grief
Fear and horror
Satire and social trends
Adventure and exploration
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What technique does Poe use in his stories?
Unreliable narrators
Supernatural elements
Violent confrontations
Misinterpretation of events
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