Dark Hauntings: "The Fall of the House of Usher" — Quiz
Question 10 • English III
Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher." It was, perhaps, the narrow limits to which he thus confined himself upon the guitar, which gave birth, in great measure, to the fantastic character of his performances. What does this excerpt reveal about the narrator of the story?
Answer
A
It provides an inference drawn by the narrator.
B
It describes what the narrator knows from his past.
C
It provides a criticism voiced by the narrator.
D
It describes what the narrator experiences.
Explanation
The word “perhaps” signals that the narrator is offering a possible explanation, not stating a certain fact. He infers that Usher’s limited use of the guitar helped make his performances seem fantastic. Therefore, the excerpt provides an inference drawn by the narrator.
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