"The Raven" Poem Vocabulary

Define the word juxtaposition.

• placement of two objects closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts

• the act of positioning the conflict of a story in the first part of the novel

• a synonym for the word perpendicular

• a

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word censer.

• an official who determines if a form of communication is acceptable for an audience

• a person who takes an official count/survey of a population

• a container for burning incense, typically during a religious ceremony

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4D

Define the word pallid.

• a bow or gesture showing deep respect

• a kind of romantic poem or verse, often sung

• a lid for a metal container

• a pale complexion, possibly due to poor health

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word entreat.

• to beg

• to host a gathering

• a place affording peace, quiet, privacy, or security

• to withdraw or move away from something, often in defeat

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word implore.

• to beg desperately

• to withdraw or move away from something, often in defeat

• to collapse violently inward

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word obeisance.

• a person's face or facial expression

• the act of following a command

• a bow or gesture showing respect

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4D

Define the word countenance.

• a person's face or facial expression

• to act of following a command

• a bow or gesture showing respect

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word craven.

• something that comforts or restores

• a large black bird that can speak

• a cowardly person

• a desire to eat certain foods

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Define the word divining.

• understanding or figuring something out

• separating something into separate parts

• telling the truth in all situations

• choosing the best of all given choices

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Choose the synonym for the word seraphim.

• angel

• spirit

• ghost

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4