Analyzing Diction to Evaluate Atmosphere and Mood: This lesson plan focuses on Poe’s diction and how it contributes to atmosphere and mood in “The Raven.” Students will examine the...

Objectives After studying “The Cask of Amontillado,” students will be able to Summarize the plot and interpret the story’s conclusion. Describe the main characters, identifying their...

As the story begins, the narrator admits to being “very dreadfully nervous,” but he denies being mad. What is the first argument he offers to show that he is not insane? Explain how his argument...

1. Describe the setting of the poem as it is established in the first two stanzas. How does the setting complement the narrator’s physical and emotional state? The setting is a night in “bleak...

This guide highlights some of the most salient aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" before you begin teaching. In helping guide your students through the text, they will gain insight into Poe...

This activity gives students an opportunity to practice examining and analyzing metaphors. Metaphors express images, emotions, actions, experiences, and nuances through direct and indirect...

This activity gives students an opportunity to practice examining and analyzing metaphors. Metaphors express images, emotions, actions, experiences, and nuances through direct and indirect...

This activity gives students an opportunity to practice identifying and analyzing allusions. Allusions broaden the scope of a text and imbue passages with deeper meaning by subtly drawing on...

So you’re going to teach Edgar Allan Poe's “The Black Cat.” Whether it’s your first or hundredth time, this classic short story has been a mainstay of English classrooms for...

The first sentence of “The Cask of Amontillado” makes it clear that this is a story of revenge. What has Fortunato done that compels the narrator to punish him? According to the narrator, what...

Characters Revealed Through Irony: This lesson plan focuses on Poe’s use of irony in developing the main characters in the story, Montresor and Fortunato. Students will identify...

So you’re going to teach Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” Whether it’s your first or hundredth time, “The Cask of Amontillado” has been a mainstay of English classrooms for generations....

What is the setting—time and place—of the poem? How would you describe the mood or atmosphere of the setting? What do you learn about the narrator and his state of mind? What do you infer about...

This worksheet gives students an opportunity to practice identifying and analyzing allusions. Allusions broaden the scope of a text and imbue passages with deeper meaning by subtly drawing on...

The Red Death is a plague sweeping through a European land during medieval times. How is it spread? What makes it especially horrible and terrifying? Describe Prince Prospero’s plan to protect...

Colors of the rooms symbolize: Blue- sky, water, sadness, depression Purple- Royalty, wealth Green- Nature, money, life Orange- Sun, fire White- Purity, Innocence, Peace, Cleanliness Violet- See...

Analysis Questions: What point of view is used in this poem? Characterize the narrator’s state of mind…find 2 pieces of evidence to support this claim Find 5 descriptive words about the Raven...

"The Gift of the Magi" In the basic exposition, we meet the character Della... A.) Crying on the couch B.) Selling her cooking C.) Eating lunch with her husband D.) Working as a maid What is the...

“The Cask of Amontillado” Essay Options Choose one of the essay options below, and write a well-organized paper answering the prompt (question). You must write at least 1 page (the front side of...

Edgar Allen Poe – Compare and Contrast “The Tell-Tale Heart” with “The Black Cat” Although Edgar Allen Poe (1809-1849) is well known for his short stories, he was also a poet, editor and literary...

“The Pit and the Pendulum” Writing assignment Choose one of the following topics about “The Pit and the Pendulum” and write a minimum of three paragraphs. Use evidence and details from the book to...

What is the raven in the poem? a) a bird, b) a bear,  c) a clock, d) a bust of Pallas Who is the woman in the peom? a) the narrator, b) a lost love, c) a bird, d) a bust of Pallas What season of...