"The Raven" Vocabulary & Literary Elements

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What does 'Entreating' mean?

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to ask earnestly and urgently

Front

To IMPLORE is to:

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ask

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of several words is:

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alliteration

Front

When the words that rhyme fall at the end of more than one line:

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end rhyme

Front

'While I nodded, nearly napping…' is an example of which sound device?

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alliteration

Front

What is the meaning of 'consonance'?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

Front

Define 'assonance'.

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is 'internal rhyme'?

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A rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry.

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What does 'onomatopoeia' refer to?

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Words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is the purpose of 'imagery' in literature?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.