The Raven & The Philosophy of Composition- Edgar Allan Poe

ho does the speaker eventually imagine is at the door in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?

• His mother

• His lost love

• His pet bird

• His spirit

Where does the bird perch itself in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?

• On a velvet chair

• On the bust of Pallas

• On the window lattice

• On Lenore's urn

What initial reaction does the speaker have to the bird in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?

• He's relieved.

• He's scared.

• He's amused.

• He's annoyed.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," what is the last question the speaker asks the bird?

• He asks the bird its name.

• He asks if the bird came for shelter.

• He asks if he will ever see his love again.

• He asks if the bird saw his love outside

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," what happens at the end of the poem that puts the speaker over the edge?

• The bird tells the speaker his strange name.

• The speaker realizes the bird's message will always haunt him.

• The bird suddenly flies away into the dark night.

• The speaker sees Lenore's ghost outside his door.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," how does the speaker describe the bird by the end of the poem?

• Like a companion

• Like a demon

• Like a stately creature

• Like a messenger from heaven

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition," how does Poe say the "unity of effect" is affected by the length of a poem?

• The "unity of effect" is weaker in long poems because the symbolism gets confusing.

• The "unity of effect" is greater in a short poem that can be read all at once.

• The "unity of effect" is stronger in longer poems that have more content.

• The "unity of effect" is weaker in short poems because they can be easily forgotten.

According to "The Philosophy of Composition," why did Poe choose "nevermore" as the refrain in "The Raven"?

• Because it's one of the few words a raven can say.

• Because a one-word refrain is less difficult than a long refrain.

• Because it rhymes with his wife's name.

• Because when read aloud, it makes a jarring sound.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition," how does Poe say he creates contrast in the portrayal of the bird in "The Raven"?

• The bird talks a lot at first, and then it refuses to answer questions.

• The bird's entrance is almost comical, and then it becomes ominous.

• The bird's appearance is startling at first, and then it becomes commonplace.

• The bird begins with kind news, and then it delves into sad news.