Read the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Allan Poe. Consider how the author uses literary techniques to create mood.
Write a well-developed essay outline that analyzes the mood in the story. Include specific details
from the text to support your analysis. As you write, remember your essay will be scored based
on how well you:
• develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your
thesis to the audience.
• support your thesis with meaningful examples and references from the text, carefully citing
any direct quotes.
• organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
• conform to the conventions of standard American English.