The Raven

Front

What is the name of the "rare and radiant maiden" for whom the author mourns?

Back

Lenore

Front

What action does the narrator take after pondering the purpose of the raven?

Back

He wheels up a chair and sits in front of the raven.

Front

What is the narrator doing when he first hears the "tapping"?

Back

He is reading in his study.

Front

What poetic device is exemplified by the line "And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor"?

Back

Imagery

Front

Identify the example of alliteration: "Doubting dreaming dreams no one dared to dream before."

Back

This line is an example of alliteration.

Front

What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes death and the narrator's grief.

Front

What mood is established in the opening stanza of "The Raven"?

Back

A melancholic and eerie mood is established.

Front

How does the narrator's emotional state change throughout the poem?

Back

The narrator transitions from sorrow to despair and madness.

Front

What does the repeated phrase "Nevermore" signify in the poem?

Back

It signifies the finality of death and the hopelessness of the narrator's situation.

Front

What role does the setting play in "The Raven"?

Back

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