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What important disease did Edgar Allan Poe struggle with all his life?

Tuberculosis (TB)

How many of Poe's family members do they believe died of Tuberculosis?

Four (mother, brother, Virginia, foster mother)

Who was Virginia and why did she play a significant part in Poe's life?

She was his first cousin; she married Poe at the age of 12 and later died

Was Edgar Allan Poe biased towards men or women?

Women

What caused Poe to go into the military?

He tried to escape his gambling addiction

How many legal documents did Poe forge and what were they?

Two; one when he went into the military under a fake name and one when he married Virginia and said she was 21

What was a strange talent that nobody else knew Poe had?

He was an exceptional artist

What is one out of the three possibilities for how Poe died?

1) Rabies 2) Kidnapped and drugged by politicians 3) Alcohol poisoning

What strange thing did Poe do after Virginia died? (2 possible answers)

1) he slept on her grave 2) he "talked" ;) to over fifty women at once

What professional football team is named in honor of Poe and where is it?

The Baltimore Ravens - Baltimore, Maryland

What is the narrator so concerned about in the short story "Tell-Tale Heart"?

Making sure we know he isn't crazy

Why did the narrator in the "Tell-Tale Heart" kill the old man?

because of the old man's "vulture eye"

Why did he confess to killing the old man?

the narrator thought the policemen could hear him and were mocking him which drove him insane

What was the reasoning for the narrator in "Tell-Tale Heart" to continue telling us how smart he is?

To make sure that we understand he's smart, not crazy

What was the setting in "The Raven"?

Midnight; his "chamber" or bedroom

What is similar about the settings in "The Raven" and "Tell-Tale Heart"?

both are set at midnight, because midnight is the darkest hour of the night

In "The Raven" what was the narrator's rollercoaster emotions with the raven?

At one point he really liked the bird and was made happier by the raven, and the next moment he was very saddened and angered about it

Who was Lenore and what were the narrator's feelings for her?

Lenore was the narrator's deceased girlfriend; he loved her with all his heart and wished she was still alive.

What did Poe mean when he wrote "Other friends have flown before - On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before"?

Poe is referring to how everyone in his life has either left or died.

What are the three questions the narrator asks the raven?

What is your name? Am I ever going to feel better again? Is Lenore waiting for me on the other side -or- Will I ever hold Lenore again?

What is the end of the poem like in the sense of mood?

Hopeless despair; He's saying that he will never get over Lenore

What is the definition of sagacity?

Wisdom

What is the definition surcease?

To come to an end

What is the definition of lattice?

A structure of crossed wooden or metal strips, usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern

What is the definition of suavity?

Graceful; class

What is the definition of crevice?

a gap between something

What is the definition of respite?

an interval or pause of relief

What is the definition of seraphim?

A group of angels

What is the definition of decorum?

dignified property of behavior, speech, dress, etc.


Another word for fancy

What is the definition of undaunted?

not discouraged; brave

What is the definition of craven?

A coward

What is the definition of derision?

Showing or being mean to someone

What is the definition of pallid?

Very pale

What is the definition of tempest?

A violent windstorm with rain, hail, or snow

What is the definition of lore?

Learning, knowledge, or education

What is the definition of reposed?

Rested, lie down, lazy

What is the definition of audacity?

Boldness, bravery, having guts

What is the definition of vehemently?

Violently, aggressively

What is the definition of deputed?

to be assigned to something