The Raven Flashcard

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What does 'balm in Gilead' refer to?

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A cure for sorrow, symbolizing hope and healing.

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Who is the lost maiden mentioned in 'The Raven'?

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Lenore, representing the narrator's lost love.

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What is the only word spoken by the Raven in the poem?

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Lenore, emphasizing the narrator's obsession with his lost love.

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What does the narrator think about the Raven's previous owner?

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He ponders that the previous owner was an unhappy master.

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Where does the Raven perch when it enters the chamber?

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On a bust of Pallas, symbolizing wisdom.

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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.

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What mood is established at the beginning of 'The Raven'?

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A melancholic and eerie mood, reflecting the narrator's sorrow.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Raven'?

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Repetition, particularly of the word 'Nevermore'.

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What does the narrator seek from the Raven?

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He seeks answers about his lost love, Lenore.

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How does the narrator react to the Raven's presence?

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He becomes increasingly agitated and desperate.