The Raven Review

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What is a central theme of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'?

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Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind.

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

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As a melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy.

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What event triggers the speaker's experience in 'The Raven'?

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The speaker hears tapping on his door.

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What causes the speaker's sorrow in 'The Raven'?

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The death of his love, Lenore.

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What does 'Night's Plutonian Shore' refer to in 'The Raven'?

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It is a reference to Pluto, the god of the underworld.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Raven'?

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Repetition, particularly of the word 'Nevermore'.

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What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

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

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

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The dark, dreary setting enhances the themes of sorrow and despair.

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What is the structure of 'The Raven'?

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The poem consists of 18 stanzas, each with a consistent rhyme scheme.

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What role does memory play in 'The Raven'?

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Memory intensifies the speaker's grief and longing for Lenore.