Question

Read the following excerpts from two different articles about poet Edgar Allen Poe.


"Poe was known for his dark horror stories and poems. Many of his works are seen as the foundation for the modern horror genre. In fact, anyone who goes to the movie theatre to see a horror movie benefits from the influence of Poe's work."

"'The Black Cat,' a first-person short story, presents the terrifying tale of a man haunted by visions of the cat he killed."
Which of the following statements synthesizes the two excerpts?