The Raven Flashcard

Front

What does the repetition of 'still is sitting' in the last stanza of 'The Raven' suggest about the speaker's feelings?

Back

The speaker resents the raven’s presence in the room.

Front

What is the central theme of 'The Raven'?

Back

The central theme is how people handle loss.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Raven'?

Back

The speaker misses his dead wife.

Front

Identify the sound device used in the line 'As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.'

Back

This line uses repetition as a sound device.

Front

What does the word 'bleak' mean in the context of the line 'Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December'?

Back

Bleak means dark and dreary.

Front

How does the raven symbolize grief in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes the speaker's unending grief and despair over his lost love.

Front

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

Back

The phrase 'Nevermore' is an example of refrain.

Front

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

Back

The dark and dreary setting enhances the mood of despair and melancholy.

Front

What role does the speaker's mental state play in the interpretation of 'The Raven'?

Back

The speaker's deteriorating mental state reflects his struggle with loss and reality.

Front

What is the significance of the raven's arrival at midnight?

Back

Midnight symbolizes a time of darkness and despair, aligning with the poem's themes.