AmLitA U2 Modified Test (U2L10)
Instructions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Your answers should be well-written and demonstrate your understanding of the material covered in Unit 2, Lesson 10. You may refer back to your notes and textbook as needed.
1. How does Edgar Allan Poe's use of first-person point of view impact the reader's experience in "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
2. Identify and explain one example of imagery from "Annabel Lee" and discuss its effect on the reader.
3. In "The Devil and Tom Walker," how does Washington Irving critique the concept of greed? Provide at least one specific example from the story.
4. Compare and contrast the themes of death and betrayal in "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." How do these themes contribute to a sense of suspense and foreboding in both stories?
5. Analyze the role of setting in "The Fall of the House of Usher." How does the physical environment of the Usher mansion reflect the mental and emotional state of the characters?
6. In "The Pit and the Pendulum," how does Edgar Allan Poe use sensory detail to create a sense of fear and suspense? Provide at least one specific example from the story.
7. Discuss the role of symbolism in "Young Goodman Brown." How does Nathaniel Hawthorne use symbols to convey deeper meaning and explore the themes of sin and hypocrisy?
8. Consider the use of irony in "The Cask of Amontillado." How does Edgar Allan Poe utilize irony to create a sense of tension and dramatic irony in the story?
9. In "The Minister's Black Veil," how does Nathaniel Hawthorne explore the theme of hidden sin? Provide at least one specific example from the story to support your answer.
10. Reflecting on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, how do these authors use gothic elements to evoke fear and explore the dark side of human nature? Provide examples from both authors' works to support your analysis.
Note: This modified test is designed to assess your understanding of the material covered in Unit 2, Lesson 10. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly and provide specific examples from the texts to support your answers.