The Raven Review

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What is the initial mood of the speaker in 'The Raven'?

Back

The speaker is amazed and in disbelief towards the raven.

Front

How does the speaker's mood towards the raven change by the end of the poem?

Back

By the end of the poem, the speaker is angry and enraged towards the raven.

Front

What line from 'The Raven' indicates the speaker's frustration with the bird?

Back

"Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!"

Front

What is the significance of Line 85 in 'The Raven'?

Back

Line 85 indicates a shift or change within the poem.

Front

What is an example of allusion found in 'The Raven'?

Back

"Is there- is there balm in Gilead? – tell me- tell me, I implore"

Front

What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Raven'?

Back

The rhyme scheme of the poem is abcbdb.

Front

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Raven' to convey the speaker's emotions?

Back

Imagery is primarily used to convey the speaker's emotions.

Front

How does the raven symbolize loss in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes the speaker's loss and despair, representing the permanence of grief.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Raven'?

Back

Themes of grief, loss, and the search for meaning in suffering are explored.

Front

What is the effect of the repeated phrase 'Nevermore' in the poem?

Back

The repeated phrase 'Nevermore' emphasizes the finality of death and the hopelessness of the speaker's situation.