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?

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?

djhannabella · Answer

Which of the following statements synthesizes the two excerpts?
 		A.	There are many different writers who have contributed to the horror genre, and Edgar Allen Poe is one of them.
 		B.	Edgar Allen Poe wrote several horror stories including "The Black Cat".
 		C.	Poe's writing, including his short story "The Black Cat", is the basis for the modern day horror genre, popularized through today's horror movies.
 		D.	Poe was the writer of horror stories, and he also influenced other horror writers, including movie makers.

Vocaloid · Answer

hint: which sentence best combines the main ideas + important information from both paragraphs?