tone

In this unit, students read given texts and study the specific structures and literary elements which create humor in a variety of print and non-print sources. Students explore the development of humor to determine a text’s deeper meaning and purpose, and apply these elements in an analytical...

According to Edgar Allan Poe, stories should be read in one sitting and be packed with details. However, his stories are also full of literary devices used to enhance the story by creating meaning and tone.

After reading a self-selected story written by Poe, the students will write an...