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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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