The Raven Flashcard stanzas 15-18

Front

What is the narrator's emotional response to the raven's repeated phrase 'Nevermore'?

Back

The narrator grows increasingly frustrated.

Front

What is the central theme of 'The Raven'?

Back

The central theme is how people handle loss.

Front

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

Back

In the context of the poem, 'bleak' means dark and dreary.

Front

What inference can be made about the speaker's feelings towards the raven?

Back

The speaker blames the bird for his loss of hope.

Front

Identify the sound device used in the phrase 'While I nodded, nearly napping…'

Back

This phrase is an example of alliteration.

Front

What literary device is used when the raven speaks only one word?

Back

This is an example of repetition.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does the raven symbolize in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes death and the narrator's grief.

Front

How does the narrator's perception of the raven change throughout the poem?

Back

The narrator's perception shifts from curiosity to frustration and despair.

Front

What role does memory play in the poem?

Back

Memory intensifies the narrator's feelings of loss and longing.