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Edgar Allen poe
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cunningly (adj) | in a clever, secretive, and sometimes deceitful way. |
| vex (v) | to annoy, bother, frustrate, or upset someone |
| resolved (v) | Settled, solved, or brought to an ending |
| stealthily (adj) | Quietly and secretly so that others do not notice |
| audacity (n) | Boldness or courage that can seem shocking, disrespectful, or reckless |
| derision (n) | Mockery or ridicule or treating someone as foolish or unworthy of respect |
| narrator | a person who tells a story or describes what happens |
| unreliable narrator | a narrator whose version of events may not be completely trustworthy |
| genre | A category or type of literature, such as mystery, horror, fantasy, or science fiction |
| point of view (P.O.V) | The perspective from which a story is told |
| foreshadow | Clues or hints that suggest something may happen later in a story |
| irony | A situation in which what happens is different from what is expected, often creating a surprising or meaningful contrast |