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.

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.