The Raven Flashcard

Front

What is the primary action of the narrator at the beginning of 'The Raven'?

Back

The narrator is napping.

Front

How does the narrator's emotional state change in response to the raven's repeated word 'Nevermore'?

Back

The narrator grows increasingly frustrated.

Front

What sound device is exemplified by the phrase 'gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door'?

Back

Repetition.

Front

Identify the sound device used in the line 'While I nodded, nearly napping…'.

Back

Alliteration.

Front

What is the central theme or BIG QUESTION posed in 'The Raven'?

Back

How do people handle loss?

Front

Define 'narrator' in the context of poetry.

Back

The narrator is the voice that tells the story or conveys the poem's message.

Front

What role does the raven play in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes mourning and the permanence of loss.

Front

Explain the significance of the word 'Nevermore' in the poem.

Back

'Nevermore' represents the finality of death and the hopelessness of the narrator's situation.

Front

What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

Back

Alliteration creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the poem.

Front

How does the setting contribute to the mood of 'The Raven'?

Back

The dark and eerie setting amplifies feelings of despair and isolation.