"The Raven" Review

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What does the term 'mien' refer to?

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A person's look or manner, especially when it indicates their character or mood; body language.

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What does it mean to 'quaff'?

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To drink heartily.

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Identify the literary device in the phrase: 'While I nodded, nearly napping.'

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Alliteration.

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What is the meaning of 'surcease'?

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To bring about the end; an ending to something.

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What type of figurative language is used in: '...suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.'?

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Simile.

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Define 'alliteration' in literature.

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Explain the significance of body language in communication.

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Body language conveys emotions and intentions, often more powerfully than words.

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What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?

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It creates rhythm, enhances mood, and emphasizes particular phrases.

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How does the word 'surcease' relate to themes of endings in literature?

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It often signifies closure or the conclusion of a narrative or emotional journey.