The Raven Review

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What is the time setting of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven'?

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midnight in December

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How can the speaker of 'The Raven' be best described?

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as a melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy

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What literary device is characterized by the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of several words?

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alliteration

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What tragic event is central to the speaker's sorrow in 'The Raven'?

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the death of Lenore

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What is the significance of the word that the raven repeats throughout the poem?

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The word 'nevermore' symbolizes despair and the finality of death.

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What is the main theme of 'The Raven'?

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The theme revolves around grief, loss, and the struggle to cope with the death of a loved one.

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What type of poem is 'The Raven'?

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It is a narrative poem.

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Who is Lenore in the context of 'The Raven'?

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Lenore is the speaker's deceased beloved.

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What effect does the setting of midnight have on the mood of 'The Raven'?

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It creates a dark, eerie, and melancholic atmosphere.

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What role does the raven play in the poem?

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The raven serves as a symbol of death and a reminder of the speaker's grief.