Introduction to Dark Romanticism: American Gothic

Question 1

Which elements of the gothic tale does “The Fall of the House of Usher” contain? Check the four best answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a dreary landscape; mental illness; a haunted house; a mysterious illness

Question 2

How does the American gothic viewpoint, found in stories like this one, differ from bright romanticism? Check the two best answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In American gothic stories, nature is cold and indifferent.; Human beings in American gothic stories often struggle for goodness in the face of evil.

Question 3

Recall Poe’s guidelines for a good short story. What single, unique effect does “The Fall of the House of Usher” create? amusement✔ terrorjoydiscomfort

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ terror

Question 4

Which gothic elements does Poe include to create this effect? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the beautiful, dying sister; the gloomy rooms of the house; the vision of a bloodred moon

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