The Raven

Match the correct term the following definition:

The repetition of initial (first) sounds in two or more neighboring words

• allusion

• imagery

• alliteration

• metaphor

• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the correct term the following definition:

A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another unlike thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar in some way

• allusion

• imagery

• personification

• metaphor

• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the correct term the following definition:

Representing a thing or idea as a person (giving the thing or idea human-like characteristics)

• allusion

• personification

• alliteration

• metaphor

• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the correct term the following definition:

writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses

• allusion

• personification

• imagery

• metaphor

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the correct term the following definition:

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance

• allusion

• personification

• symbolism

• metaphor

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the correct term the following definition:

items/objects that stand for a deeper meaning

• imagery

• personification

• symbolism

• metaphor

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the sound device(s) used in the following lines:

(There is more than one answer)

"As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.

"'Tis some visitor," I muttered, " tapping at my chamber door--"

• slant rhyme

• internal rhyme

• repetition

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the figurative language used in the following lines:

"Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;"

• personification

• symbolism

• metaphor

• alliteration

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Identify the sound device(s) used in the following lines:

"Quoth the Raven "Nevermore" (line 6 in stanzas 8; 14-17)

• slant rhyme

• internal rhyme

• repetition

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the figurative language used in the following lines:

"On the morrow he will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before."

• personification

• symbolism

• metaphor

• alliteration

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10