Annabel Lee Compr. Flashcard

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or abstract concepts, allowing readers to connect emotionally with the subject.

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How does the rhyme scheme affect the tone of a poem?

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The rhyme scheme can create a musical quality, influence the poem's rhythm, and contribute to its emotional tone, often reflecting the speaker's feelings or the poem's themes.

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What is the significance of the setting 'kingdom by the sea' in 'Annabel Lee'?

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The setting creates a fairy-tale-like atmosphere, emphasizing themes of love and loss, and serves as a backdrop for the speaker's memories of Annabel Lee.

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What role do supernatural elements play in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Supernatural elements, such as angels and the sea, highlight the theme of jealousy and the idea that love can transcend death, while also suggesting external forces affecting the speaker's fate.

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What does the speaker's focus on Annabel Lee suggest about his emotional state?

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The speaker's constant focus on Annabel Lee indicates deep grief and an inability to move on from the loss, suggesting that their love remains a central part of his identity.

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How does the imagery in 'Annabel Lee' contribute to its themes?

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Imagery in the poem evokes a sense of beauty and tragedy, reinforcing themes of love, loss, and the impact of jealousy from higher powers.

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What is the effect of repetition in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Repetition emphasizes key themes and emotions, creating a haunting quality that reflects the speaker's obsession and sorrow over Annabel Lee's death.

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What does the line 'the wind came out of the cloud by night' symbolize?

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This line symbolizes the unexpected and tragic nature of Annabel Lee's death, suggesting that it was a sudden and cruel act of fate.

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How does the speaker's relationship with Annabel Lee differ from societal norms?

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The speaker's love for Annabel Lee is portrayed as pure and transcendent, contrasting with societal expectations and the jealousy of others, including supernatural beings.

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What is the significance of the speaker being 'someone deeply saddened by loss'?

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This characterization highlights the emotional depth of the poem, allowing readers to empathize with the speaker's grief and understand the profound impact of love and loss.