Author Information and Vocabulary Words
January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849 Born in Boston, Massachusetts Married Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe; his cousin Writer, poet, editor and literary critic Part of the Romantic Movement Genres: Horror fiction, Gothic romance, crime fiction, detective fiction, comedy, satire
Impunity Retribution Impose Implore Obstinate Sconces Rapier
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
Freedom from punishment or harm. He thinks he can do what he wants because he knows he has impunity.
Examples: ◦ Diplomats from foreign countries have “diplomatic immunity,” which means they cannot be punished for their crimes in this country. ◦ Young children, who are not yet disciplined, think they can get away with anything, because they are so cute.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
Punishment for something done. I seek retribution for the wrongs done against me.
Examples: ◦ People who are victims of crime wish to see their perpetrators punished for what they did. ◦ Wanting to “get even” with someone.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
(used with upon) take advantage of Please do not impose upon me by asking such a difficult favor.
Examples: ◦ People who take advantage of others “impose” upon them. ◦ Some people believe our taxes impose too great a burden on them.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
To beg. I implore you to give up this unnecessary feud.
Examples: ◦ Parents implore their kids not to fight. ◦ Teachers implore students to do their work. ◦ Voters implore their electorate to do the people’s will.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
Stubborn The men waited in obstinate silence, each one refusing to speak first.
Examples: ◦ People are obstinate when they refuse to obey the law. ◦ Students are obstinate when they refuse to follow school rules. ◦ Friends are obstinate when they argue, and neither wants to apologize.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
Wall features that hold candlesticks. The castle was lit by candlesticks flaming in golden sconces.
Example: ◦ People use sconces near pictures, to add accent to them.
Say it with me… Make a flash card for this word.
A long, thin sword. The enemies used their rapiers to fence.
Examples: ◦ Zorro used a rapier, or sword to defend himself against his enemies. ◦ King Author pulled a rapier, or sword out of a stone.
Impunity
◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm. Retribution
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm. Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done.
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm. Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done. Impose
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm. Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done. Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm. Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done. Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate ◦ Stubborn
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate ◦ Stubborn Sconces
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate ◦ Stubborn Sconces ◦ Wall features that hold candlesticks.
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate ◦ Stubborn Sconces ◦ Wall features that hold candlesticks. Rapier
Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of Implore ◦ To beg Obstinate ◦ Stubborn Sconces ◦ Wall features that hold candlesticks. Rapier ◦ Long, thin sword
Impunity Retribution Impose Implore Obstinate Sconces Rapier