Cask of the amontillado and fall of the house of usher

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Read the selected short stories by Edgar A. Poe. one to two paragraph responses for each given question.

Question 1

A) "The Black Cat"

What does the cat symbolize in "The Black Cat"?

B) "The Black Cat"

One of the cats is named Pluto. Pluto is an allusion. Explain the significance of its name.

Question 2

A) "Cask of the Amontillado"

What are three examples of dramatic, situational, and verbal irony in this short story? Explain your thinking.

B) "Cask of the Amontillado"

Conflicts are evident in this short story. Provide an example of each type of conflict found within this short story. Explain your thinking.

Man vs Man

Man vs Self

Man vs Nature

Man vs Fate

Man vs Society

Question 3

"Fall of the House of Usher"

Provide examples of the gothic elements used by Poe within this short story. The Gothic elements could include: setting, atmosphere (mystery/suspense, characters, and tone.

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