Question

2. In paragraph 6 of “The Fall of the House of Usher,” reread the sentence that begins, “While the objects around me . . . .” Break down this long sentence into smaller, simpler ideas. Rewrite the sentence as three or four sentences. You may put them in different order for clarity, if you wish.

Answer 1

The answer is:

When I was a child I used to see the objects around me now. For example, the dark tapestries of the walls, the black ebon floors and the surreal heraldic trophies that made noises as I walked. However, I doubted whether to admit my familiarity with them. Besides, I thought about how strange and creepy these everyday objects were.