Exploring The Raven's Depths

Which of the following lines from "The Raven" contains an example of alliteration?

• "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,"

• "And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain"

• "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,"

• "And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, 'Lenore!'"

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Identify the metaphor in the following line from "The Raven": "And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming."

• The raven's eyes are compared to a demon's.

• The raven is described as a wise old bird.

• The room is compared to a tomb.

• The night is described as endless.

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What is the purpose of the repetition of the word "Nevermore" in "The Raven"?

• To create a sense of hope.

• To emphasize the finality and despair of the speaker.

• To introduce a new character.

• To describe the setting.

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Summarize the main theme of "The Raven."

• The inevitability of death and the torment of loss.

• The joy of discovering new love.

• The beauty of nature and its calming effects.

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

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What mood is created by the imagery in the following line from "The Raven": "And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain"?

• A mood of excitement and anticipation

• A mood of calm and relaxation

• A mood of unease and suspense

• A mood of joy and celebration

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Which of the following lines from "The Raven" best illustrates PERSONIFICATION?

• "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,"

• "And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor."

• "And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, 'Lenore!'"

• "Leave no black plume as a token !"

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What is the effect of the repeated phrase "Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore'" throughout the poem?

• It adds a sense of humor to the poem.

• It highlights the speaker's growing madness and despair.

• It provides a solution to the speaker's problem.

• It introduces a new character in each stanza.

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Which line from "The Raven" is the best example of a metaphor?

• "To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom's core,"

• "Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;"

• "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary"

• "“Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;"

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Which is a metaphor?

• "And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming"

• "Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;—"

  
  

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

  
  

• Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.

  
  

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