Fall of the House of Usher, excerpt
By Edgar Allan Poe
Upon my entrance, Usher rose from a sofa on which he had been lying at full length, and greeted me with a vivacious warmth which had much in it, I at first thought, of an overdone cordiality—of the constrained effort of the ennuyé1 man of the world. A glance, however, at his countenance convinced me of his perfect sincerity. We sat down; and for some moments, while he spoke not, I gazed upon him with a feeling half of pity, half of awe. Surely, man had never before so terribly altered, in so brief a period, as had Roderick Usher! It was with difficulty that I could bring myself to admit the identity of the wan being before me with the companion of my early boyhood. Yet the character of his face had been at all times remarkable. A cadaverousness of complexion; an eye large, liquid, and luminous beyond comparison; lips somewhat thin and very pallid, but of a surpassingly beautiful curve; a nose of a delicate Hebrew model, but with a breadth of nostril unusual in similar formations; a finely moulded chin, speaking, in its want of prominence, of a want of moral energy; hair of a more than web-like softness and tenuity;—these features, with an inordinate expansion above the regions of the temple, made up altogether a countenance not easily to be forgotten. And now in the mere exaggeration of the prevailing character of these features, and of the expression they were wont to convey, lay so much of change that I doubted to whom I spoke. The now ghastly pallor of the skin, and the now miraculous lustre of the eye, above all things startled and even awed me. The silken hair, too, had been suffered to grow all unheeded, and as, in its wild gossamer texture, it floated rather than fell about the face, I could not, even with effort, connect its Arabesque expression with any idea of simple humanity.
In the manner of my friend I was at once struck with an incoherence—an inconsistency; and I soon found this to arise from a series of feeble and futile struggles to overcome an habitual trepidancy—an excessive nervous agitation. For something of this nature I had indeed been prepared, no less by his letter, than by reminiscences of certain boyish traits, and by conclusions deduced from his peculiar physical conformation and temperament. His action was alternately vivacious and sullen. His voice varied rapidly from a tremulous indecision to that species of energetic concision—that abrupt, weighty, unhurried, and hollow-sounding enunciation—that leaden, self-balanced and perfectly modulated guttural utterance.
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Read the following line from the text:
The now ghastly pallor of the skin, and the now miraculous lustre of the eye, above all things startled and even awed me.
What does the author mean by startled and even awed in this sentence? (5 points)
Surprised and distressed
Angered and enraged
Offended and insulted
Pleased and comforted
Answer:
Surprised and distressed
Explanation:
The excerpt shown above shows the reaction of the narrator to seeing the state in which Usher was in, which was completely different from what the narrator remembered and in addition, it was an ugly, uncomfortable appearance that left the narrator startled and awed, that is, he left him with a sense of anguish and surprise to see Usher in that state.
"Fall of the House of Usher" is a short story written by Edgar Alan Poe. In this short story we get to know the moment when the narrator decides to visit his friend, Usher, and when he arrives at the house he finds himself in a dark, mysterious and terrifying place that emits an evil and frightening atmosphere, just like Usher himself.
Answer:
Surprised and distressed
Explanation:
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Which sentence uses the
semicolon correctly.?
A. Brent slapped me on the back when I left the
office; for the weekend.
B. The coffee pot shut off, I would like another
cup.
C. When the clock gets to five minutes past the
hour; the class will begin.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
B is the only one that connects two sentences.
Answer: I’d say B (I assume the “,” is supposed to be a semicolon since the other answer options have semicolons)
Explanation: For B, you could both say “The coffee pot shut off. I would like another cup.” as well as “The coffee pot shut off, I would like another cup.”, which is where the semicolon comes in.
what is the Classification and Usage of Thimble
Classification of thimble:
The extraction thimbles are divided into three types according to different materials. Three kinds of filters commonly used in the world are cellulose extraction thimble, glass fiber extraction thimble, and quartz fiber extraction thimble.
Usage of Thimble:
A thimble is an object used to protect the finger and push the needle through the fabric or leather when sewing. The earliest known use of the word is 15th century, but the word is Old English in origin, and related to the word for thumb.
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B. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the following
statement:
"Qualitative approach can never be accurate and reliable. Hence, it is
less important than quantitative research and should only be used as a
supplement to the latter. It is also impossible for quantitative approach to
supplement qualitative approach."
Answer:
hi
Explanation:
This guide tells you everything you need to know about qualitative and ... Many incorrectly think the two terms can be used interchangeably. ... The very way in which they tell us about what they do, tells the ... Use quantitative research methods such as A/B testing for validating or choosing ... Previous Next » .
essay writing ( should people be judged by their social media posting???)
Answer:you are totally justified in judging the heck out of people based on their social media accounts and profiles. The reason that judging people based on their social media accounts is completely acceptable is because they have the ability to choose every single thing that appears on their account.
Explanation: Hope this helps :)
Read the passage. Then, rewrite the passage to correct any mistakes in spelling and
usage.
Passage
Coach told us we should
stay lose before the championship match, and that
we should think soothing thoughts. "The best way to lose a big game is to
forget to have fun," he said. "That's one of the main principals I stick to: Enjoy
yourselves. Now, the other team is over their in there locker room. They're
jumping around and screaming, but that's not who we are. We're laid-back
dudes. That's why last year when I took this job, I choose a surfing beagle as
our mascot. Now let's go out there and have a swell time. Who's with me?"
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Answer:
Coach told us we should stay lose before the championship match, and that we should think soothing thoughts. "The best way to lose a big game is to forget and have fun," he said. "That's one of the main principals I stick to: Enjoy yourselves." Now, the other team is over there in their locker room. They're jumping around and screaming, but that's not who we are, we're laid-back dudes. That's why last year when I took this job, I choose a surfing beagle as our mascot. Now let's go out there and have a swell time. Who's with me?
(I was kinda confused since it didn't make sense for me, so it was kinda wonky, but I hope this helps <3 )
CAN YOU PLZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME ON THIS ESSAY ITS ABOUT ( Write about a daily routine (getting ready for school, what you do after school or on weekends )
Answer:
here hehe
Explanation:
I always wake up at 7 o'clock in the morning then I wash my face and brush my teeth. After that, I do some exercises then I put my clothes on and prepare my school bag. Next, I have my breakfast and wait for the school bus. At 8 o'clock I go to school and start my first class then I go to the second class. Than third. Than fourth, Than fifth, Than sixth, than lastly 7th. I go home, do my homework, finish it. Go outside play basketball with friends. Go home. Watch TV. Than go on my phone to answer questions on brainly!
PLZ HELP!!!! write a short fiction story.
Identify the point of view represented by each of these sentences. Then select the sentence that is most likely to appear in a reflective essay, based on its point of view.
Select one:
a.He now knows the importance of telling truths even when they hurt.
b.She now knows the importance of telling truths even when they hurt.
c.You now know the importance of telling truths even when they hurt.
d.I now know the importance of telling truths even when they hurt.
Answer:
a
Explanation:
Answer:
d
Explanation:
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Please help, I looked at this 19 times.
Answer:
Constitution, And United States needs to be capitalized.
Explanation:
United States is what I saw that needed to be capitalized. I thought 'the' might need to be capitalized but I believe not. Sorry if this is wrong.
Why do you think Wendy and Tinkerbell were so upset with
Peter when he said he wanted both of them to be his
mother?
Answer: ummm i- forgot im so so so srry
Explanation:
Write an Informational paragraph explaining the consequences of global warming on polar bears. Be sure to try and persuade the American people of ways the polar bear population can be saved. This paragraph needs to include 2 cited facts. This must be a minimum of 8 sentences long. I need the recourses too
Answer:
Global warming is affecting many species on our planet, including polar bears .
Some species can respond to the changing global climate by changing their distribution — the area that a species lives and moves within. For example, many species of birds in North America are moving their distributions northward as the climate changes.
Other species are unable to adjust to changing conditions and therefore become extinct . For example, the golden toad used to be found in the tropical cloud forests of Costa Rica, but are now thought to be extinct. Scientists have collected evidence which shows that the golden toad was probably driven to extinction by climate change , because the forests became too dry for them to survive.
golden toads
The golden toad probably went extinct when the forests became too dry for this species.
As for the polar bears, they spend most of their time on floating sheets of sea ice hunting for their favorite food, seals. But as the Arctic has warmed in recent years, the ice is melting earlier. This gives the bears less time to hunt. So some bears might not be able to build up the fat they need to survive the rest of the year.
We can all contribute to reducing climate change, and therefore help polar bears and other endangered species. A significant cause of climate change is the emission of polluting gases from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil. Fossil fuels are burned when we use electricity or drive our cars, among other things.
polar bear on ice floe
The number of polar bears is dropping. Further global warming could threaten the entire species.
Here are just a few important things we can do to help reduce global warming:
Use our cars less (walk or take public transport whenever possible)
Use energy efficient light bulbs (these are available in most household stores — encourage your parents and teachers to buy them!)
Recycle more and avoid products that have lots of packaging.
Turn off electric devices when you're not using them.
All these actions will help reduce the amount of pollution we create. And don't forget, when you get older you will have the opportunity to vote for politicians that support taking action to reduce global warming.
Explore More:
How is global warming affecting animals that are Living on Ice in the Arctic?
Find out how global warming is endangering the planet's species and habitats in Going, Going... Gone?
Kids talk about how melting ice is threatening polar bears in this video, The Sea Ice is Melting!
Explanation:
which place would be the best example of a gothic setting
Answer: an abandoned mental hospital
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Which one is NOT a metaphor? How do you know?
A) Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs.
B) Rollercoasters always make me nervous!
Answer:
B
Explanation:
a metaphor needs to be a comparison without using the words like or as, just like the first answer. B isn't a comparison at all.
Answer:
B) is not a metaphor, because it doesn't make a comparison.
Explanation:
I need someone to re word this real quick please 100pts
Because managers carefully select stocks with long-term earning potential. Investment Opportunity 2 risks are related to changing interest rates, which can cause bonds to make less money for bondholders. Also, it may be affected by inflation, and it carries the risk of default: if a city or county government fails to make its bond payments, then the bondholder loses money. Both companies tell you the risks, and they have the same level of it. Investment Opportunity 1 has three documents to illustrate the fund’s risks and returns over the past five years.
The first graph lists how a hypothetical investment of $10,000 fared over those five years. The second graph lists an overall earnings percentage for four different earnings periods. The final graphic shows how the company rates the level of risk. Investment Opportunity 2 also provided three documents to illustrate the fund’s risks and returns over the past five years. The first graph lists how a hypothetical investment of $10,000 fared over those five years. The second graph lists an overall earnings percentage for four different earnings periods.
The final graphic shows how the company rates the level of risk. Both say the potential returns of each investment, but investment opportunity 1 hypothetical investment of $10,000 fared over those five years is not as steady as investment opportunity 2. Investment Opportunity 2 is the fraudulent one because its percentage of return is better than investment opportunity 1. Both are with large companies that are almost just alike but investment opportunity 2 has a better rate of return. The first one serves thousands of customers and specializes in managing stocks and mutual funds. The second firm serves thousands of customers, and it specializes in managing mutual funds that invest in bonds.
Answer:
Since managers choose stocks with a long-term earning potential with consideration. Investment Possibility Two risks are linked to interest rate changes, which may result in bondholders losing money. It can also be affected by inflation and is subject to default: if a city or county government fails to meet bond payments, bondholders lose money. Both companies will inform you.
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You were walking on the road when you saw some boys pelting stones at a puppy. You saved the puppy from
the bullies and took it to an animal shelter. Write a diary entry about the incident describing your feelings.
(how you felt when you saw what the boys were doing…. the condition of the puppy…how you saved it… what
medical care was given to it)
friends plz help me out
Answer:
Dear diary,
I was walking home from school one day and decided to take a different route to school,little did i know,i walked right into a couple of boys throwing rocks at a poor puppy.Its was a horrible sight,the puppy was whimpering,I felt so bad for that poor puppy so i told those mean boys to stop before i call the police on them for animal cruelty.The boys ran off,scared to be caught,I knelt down to make sure the dog was ok.Lucky he was still breathing.A rush of relieve went through my body,I called the animal hospital and they picked him up instantly,i rode with him to the hospital and they said he had a couple cuts from the stones and then they patched him up and said "We'll look after him till he's better"I said "ok" .I walked home and thought what would've happened if i didn't stop them?...
Martha plays the flute very well.
What is the direct object?
A. well
B. flute
C. Martha
Answer:
B. Flute
Explanation:
Answer:
I know it is B :) have a good day!!
PLS ANSWER PLS ANSWER
Answer:
the last one i think hope this helps
identify one question from pages 45-48 that best shows the perspective of napoleon
Answer:
I don't know but here is some where you can go to get information (Wikipedia/Napoleon ) is some information about Napoleon
Explanation:
Wat are sum stratiges in preparing for a response test?
Answer:
read the question and underline key words as well as absolute words as in "never", "all", and "always."
try and answer the question without reading the answers.
read and consider all of the answers.
narrow down answers that make no sense.
look for clues in other questions in the test.
Explanation:
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What is the main purpose of the book Year-Round Education?
Answer: A concept designed to minimize three-month summer learning losses, year-round education maximizes the use of public facilities by dividing the school attendance days into rotating instruction and vacation segments.
What effect does the structure of events have on the reader? How would the effect change if the negative outcomes had been avoided?
Answer:
It effects the reader because the tone in the story can effect their emotions and certain words can have a different effect. The reader becomes more upset and negative when reading about negative things. The reader would feel more positive if the book talked about more positive things because of the same reasons it would effect someone in a negative way; certain tones and words
Select the choice from the answer choises and put it in the box
Matt promised his parents that he would both clean his room () help with the yard work.
a. but
b. and
c. nor
d. or
anyone juul cuz they cuul B)
Answer:
i gotta juul but i be takin a break rn cuz im always at school :)
Explanation:
Answer:
i dont have one but i see alot of folks getting them now still dont want 1 one btw lol
Explanation:
Why will random samples from a given population not have the same mean? O Sample means will vary because the data values selected for samples are not randomly chosen. O Sample means will vary because for each sample the same data values are selected. O Sample means will vary because the data values are randomly selected from different populations. O Sample means will vary because the data values selected for each sample will be different.
Answer:
D.) Sample means will vary because the data values selected for each sample will be different.
[ It is like the large pool, so if you pick some fishes from certain area might be very different from the fish of another area, in the same pool ]
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Explanation:
Answer:
Explanation:
It's d on edge
How does this example support the authors main purpose in the book?
please help me I only have 7 minutes to do this
Answer:
D most likely
Explanation:
Answer:
C)
Explanation:
please can someone help my assignment in English.
Answers:
1.) Breaking the Fourth Wall, Second Person, Imperatives
2.) Repetition
3.) Rhetorical Question
4.) I'm unsure, but some form or rallying? Personal Pronouns. Creating a connection between the speaker and the audience.
5.) Emotive Words. Adjectives
6.) Exaggeration
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9.
How is the rhythm in a lyric poem created?
A. by playing music when the words are read
B. by stressing certain words or syllables
C. by writing down the syllables
D. by emphasizing the number of words in the poem
Answer: B
Explanation:
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DOES ANYONE KNOW THE ANSWER FOR SPINGBOARD 3.8 SOCIAL NETWORKING GOOD AND BAD ON KIDS ? HELP MEE I WLL GIVE 100 POINTS
Answer:
no
Explanation: