Question

Read the passage.

Edgar Allan Poe

The great American writer Edgar Allan Poe is known for his haunting poetry and his literary criticism. His skill as a critic had great influence on the writing of his time; it also earned him enemies. Poe led a life that can only be described as tragic, yet he left an indelible mark on American literature.

Considering its tone and language, who would be the most likely audience for this passage?


elementary students

newspaper readers

a friend of the writer

high school students

Answer 1

high school students

Explanation: Took the test

Answer 2

Answer: D) high school students.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given passage we can see a brief summary of who was Edgar Allan Poe, his life and his influence in the American literature. Considering its tone and language (it uses formal but simple language, with an also formal tone, and we can see the passage has the function of teaching about Edgar Allan Poe's life) this excerpt is most likely address to high school students.