Annabel Lee Flashcard

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Who is the poem 'Annabel Lee' by?

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What is the main theme of 'Annabel Lee'?

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The love between the narrator and Annabel is so strong it can't be stopped by death.

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How does the speaker feel about Annabel Lee's death?

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He feels as connected to her in death as in life.

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What does the speaker do when he dreams of Annabel Lee?

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He lies by her grave all night by the sea.

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Why does the speaker focus on Annabel Lee?

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Because she loved the narrator and he loved her.

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What inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write 'Annabel Lee'?

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It is believed to come from Poe's imagination, though some think it was based on a friend's sweetheart.

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What literary device is prominent in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Repetition, particularly of the phrase 'Annabel Lee'.

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What setting is significant in 'Annabel Lee'?

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The sea, which symbolizes the connection between the narrator and Annabel.

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What emotion is primarily expressed in 'Annabel Lee'?

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Deep love and sorrow.

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How does the poem 'Annabel Lee' reflect on the nature of love?

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It suggests that true love transcends even death.