The Raven Flashcard

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a sound device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence, creating a musical effect.

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How does the narrator respond to the raven's repeated word 'Nevermore'?

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The narrator grows increasingly frustrated with the raven's repeated response.

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What does the speaker mean when he tells the raven to leave?

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The speaker is upset because the raven says he will never see Lenore again, which symbolizes his loss.

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What is the main theme of 'The Raven'?

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The main theme is about how people handle loss and grief.

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What does the word 'bleak' mean in the context of the poem?

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In the poem, 'bleak' means dark and dreary, reflecting a sense of sadness.

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What is the significance of the raven in the poem?

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The raven symbolizes death and the permanence of loss, serving as a reminder of the speaker's grief.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'While I nodded, nearly napping'?

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This phrase uses alliteration, as the 'n' sound is repeated.

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How does the setting of the poem contribute to its mood?

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

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What does the speaker's interaction with the raven reveal about his mental state?

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The speaker's frustration and despair indicate his struggle with accepting loss and his descent into madness.

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What role does repetition play in 'The Raven'?

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Repetition emphasizes the speaker's obsession with loss and the finality of death.