The Fall of the House of Usher
1. What time of year is it in the beginning of the story?
2.
Where is the narrator going?
3. How does Poe describe the house? Pick a quote and tell what kind of mood Poe's
description evokes (suggest or reminds you of)?
4. Why is the narrator going to the House of Usher?
5. How does the narrator describe Roderick Usher's appearance? Use a quote to support
your answer.

6. the two primary purposes for sending business messages are typically to and

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What is the most likely inference a reader can make about eliza's emotional state