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