The Raven Flashcard

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What does the term 'bleak' mean in the context of the poem 'The Raven'?

Back

Dark, dreary.

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In the exposition of 'The Raven', what does the speaker assume when he hears a noise at the door?

Back

He assumes he has a visitor.

Front

What does the reference to the evening as 'Plutonian' suggest about the speaker's state of mind?

Back

He is preoccupied with death, ghosts, and the afterlife.

Front

Why does the speaker tell the raven to leave?

Back

Because the bird says that the speaker will never see Lenore again.

Front

How does the narrator respond to the raven's repeated statement of 'Nevermore'?

Back

He grows increasingly frustrated.

Front

What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes loss and the permanence of death.

Front

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

Back

The dark and dreary setting enhances the themes of despair and mourning.

Front

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'Nevermore'?

Back

Repetition.

Front

What does the speaker's interaction with the raven reveal about his character?

Back

It reveals his descent into madness and obsession with loss.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Raven'?

Back

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