The Raven

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What is the main theme of 'The Raven'?

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The main theme of 'The Raven' is the struggle with grief and loss, particularly the narrator's sorrow over the death of his beloved Lenore.

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Define 'tone' in literature.

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What does the raven symbolize in the poem?

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The raven symbolizes death, loss, and the narrator's descent into madness.

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What is the setting of 'The Raven'?

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The setting is a dark, lonely room at midnight, creating a mood of despair and isolation.

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Identify a literary device used in 'The Raven'.

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One literary device used in 'The Raven' is repetition, particularly with the word 'Nevermore'.

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What is the significance of the word 'Nevermore'?

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

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How does the narrator's mood change throughout the poem?

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The narrator's mood shifts from curiosity to hope, and finally to despair and madness.

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What is the structure of 'The Raven'?

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The poem consists of 18 stanzas, each with a consistent rhyme scheme and meter.

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What is an example of personification in 'The Raven'?

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The raven is personified as it speaks and interacts with the narrator.

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What does the narrator ask the raven at the end of the poem?

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The narrator asks the raven if he will ever see his love, Lenore, again.