Annabel Lee

What is a stanza?

• A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.

• A single line of a poem.

• A pattern of rhymes in a poem.

• Writing that is not poetry.

How many stanzas are in "Annabel Lee"?

• 40

• 6

• There aren't any stanzas.

• 2

What is rhyme scheme?

• A plot or scheme to get the poet fired.

• The pattern of rhymes in a poem represented by numbers.

• The pattern of rhymes in a poem represented by letters.

• The name for a group of lines in a poem.

What is a verse?

• A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.

• A single line of a poem.

• A pattern of rhymes in a poem.

• Writing that is not poetry.

How many verses are in "Annabel Lee"?

• 41

• 6

• 108

• There are no verses.

What is a refrain?

• A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.

• A single line of a poem.

• A pattern of rhymes in a poem.

• Lines in a poem that are repeated.

What makes "Annabel Lee" a lyric poem? HINT: Check your notes on lyric poetry.

• The poem has a songlike quality; it could be set to a beat.

• It has specific rhyming patterns.

• It is not a lyric poem.

• Poe's thoughts and feelings are expressed through the poem.

What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza in "Annabel Lee"?

• ABABCB

• ABCBC

• ABABCC

• AABBCC

Which lines or verses could be considered a refrain in "Annabel Lee"? HINT: You may need to select more than one answer.

• There is no refrain in this poem.

• "Kingdom by the sea"

• "For the moon never beams"

• "Of the beautiful Annabel Lee"

By repeating "kingdom by the sea," what is Poe implying about the love he shared with Annabel Lee?

• The word kingdom implies that they had a fairytale romance.

• The word kingdom means they probably lived together in a fancy palace.

• The word kingdom means that they had lots of money while everyone else they knew was a peasant.

• The words "by the sea" means they probably enjoyed the ocean and that's where they fell in love.