Annabel Lee

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Annabel Lee'?

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The main theme of 'Annabel Lee' is the enduring nature of love, even in the face of loss and death.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What literary device is used in the line 'the wind came out of the cloud by night'?

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This line uses personification, attributing human qualities to the wind.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does the rhythm of 'Annabel Lee' affect its tone?

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The rhythm creates a musical quality, enhancing the emotional tone and storytelling aspect of the poem.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What does the imagery of the sea symbolize in 'Annabel Lee'?

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The sea symbolizes the beauty and mystery of love, as well as the separation caused by death.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the significance of the sepulchre in the poem?

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The sepulchre represents the final resting place of Annabel Lee, highlighting themes of love and loss.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does the speaker's perspective influence the poem's meaning?

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The speaker's deep love and sorrow shape the poem's emotional depth and convey the pain of losing Annabel Lee.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What role do angels play in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Angels represent the forces of fate and jealousy that separate the speaker from Annabel Lee.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the effect of repetition in the poem?

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Repetition emphasizes the speaker's feelings and the intensity of his love for Annabel Lee.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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How does the setting contribute to the poem's mood?

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The setting by the sea creates a romantic yet melancholic atmosphere, reflecting the themes of love and loss.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What does the phrase 'kingdom by the sea' suggest?

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It suggests a fairy-tale-like quality, enhancing the romantic and tragic elements of the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5