The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary Preview

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What is a violent and windy storm called?

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tempest

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What term refers to a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject, typically passed orally?

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lore

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What does it mean to beg someone desperately to do something?

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implore

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What is the term for thinking carefully about something before making a decision?

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pondered

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What word describes a person's look or expression?

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countenance

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What literary device involves the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?

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symbolism

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What is the term for a recurring theme or motif in literature?

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leitmotif

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What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy'?

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a deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

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What does 'ominous' mean in the context of literature?

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

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What is the significance of the raven in Edgar Allan Poe's poem?

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It symbolizes death and serves as a reminder of lost love.