Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively
low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country; and at
length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.
Which best describes the mood created by the narration in this excerpt?
angry and frustrated
O confused and disoriented
gloomy and bleak
chaotic and anxious

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animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

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an ugly duckling is teased by the other ducklings. when she grows up, however, the ducklings discover that she is a beautiful swan