I think he may be right. But I have not read the whole thing, so I may be wrong.
Melodrama. It first appeared in France at the end of the 18th century. Later, it reached Britain and became one of the most popular types of drama in the 19th century!
Poe was known for writing grim stories!
Answer Literal
Example:
"Techniacally it doesn't actually fly, it's just a metal plane model."
Answer:
My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips' red; If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.