1. Author Information and Vocabulary Words

2.  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

3.  Impunity  Retribution  Impose  Implore  Obstinate  Sconces  Rapier

4.  Say it with me…  Make a flash card for this word.

5.  Freedom from punishment or harm.  He thinks he can do what he wants because he knows he has impunity.

6.  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.

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8.  Punishment for something done.  I seek retribution for the wrongs done against me.

9.  Examples: ◦ People who are victims of crime wish to see their perpetrators punished for what they did. ◦ Wanting to “get even” with someone.

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11.  (used with upon) take advantage of  Please do not impose upon me by asking such a difficult favor.

12.  Examples: ◦ People who take advantage of others “impose” upon them. ◦ Some people believe our taxes impose too great a burden on them.

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14.  To beg.  I implore you to give up this unnecessary feud.

15.  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.

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17.  Stubborn  The men waited in obstinate silence, each one refusing to speak first.

18.  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.

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20.  Wall features that hold candlesticks.  The castle was lit by candlesticks flaming in golden sconces.

21.  Example: ◦ People use sconces near pictures, to add accent to them.

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23.  A long, thin sword.  The enemies used their rapiers to fence.

24.  Examples: ◦ Zorro used a rapier, or sword to defend himself against his enemies. ◦ King Author pulled a rapier, or sword out of a stone.

25.  Impunity

26. ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.

27.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.  Retribution

28.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done.

29.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done.  Impose

30.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done.  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of

31.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm.  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done.  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of  Implore

32.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of  Implore ◦ To beg

33.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of  Implore ◦ To beg  Obstinate

34.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of  Implore ◦ To beg  Obstinate ◦ Stubborn

35.  Impunity ◦ Freedom from punishment or harm  Retribution ◦ Punishment for something done  Impose ◦ (used with upon) take advantage of  Implore ◦ To beg  Obstinate ◦ Stubborn  Sconces

36.  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.

37.  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

38.  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

39.  Impunity  Retribution  Impose  Implore  Obstinate  Sconces  Rapier