"The Raven" Figurative Language

What does the hyperbole help the reader understand about the persona?

• The persona feels excitement and curiosity about a visitor arriving at his door.

• The persona is on edge and highly sensitive, experiencing intense fear over small sounds.

• The persona finds the quiet of his home comforting and peaceful in his grief.

• The persona expects a sudden, joyous event and is eagerly awaiting it.

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How does the metaphor impact the poem?

• It creates a peaceful and serene mood, suggesting that the speaker feels calm.

• It highlights the speaker’s irritation at being disturbed late at night.

• It emphasizes the eerie, haunted atmosphere, reflecting the speaker’s grief and loneliness.

• It introduces a sense of warmth and light in the speaker's dim surroundings.

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Which word could best replace the word "wrought" as it is used in the metaphor WITHOUT changing the tone?

• rest

• play

• threw

• graft

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What does the simile suggests about the persona's view of the bird?

• At first, the bird represents hope, but it quickly represents despair and the persona wants it to leave.

• The persona sees the bird as a friend and is scared it will leave.

• The persona knows that bird is a bad omen that will never leave him.

• The persona wishes that the bird was Lenore, but realizes that hope has gone away.

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How does the personification contribute to the development of the theme?

• It shows that his grief will one day leave by personifying the light that hangs over him.

• It develops the idea that there is no relief from grief by showing that even that which gives off light throws the persona into shadow.

• It helps develop the idea that redemption is possible by offering light to the persona.

• It helps develop the idea that nature can be a solace in troubled times by showing the raven sitting above the lamp.

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What impact does the imagery have on the poem?

• It allows the reader to picture the setting of the story, helping them understand why everything is so frightening.

• It causes the persona to go to the door immediately in order to let the raven in.

• It helps the reader understand why the persona is hesitant to go to the door in the first place.

• It shows the reader the persona's mindset when the Raven refuses to answer any questions.

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What purpose does the Allusion to Pluto serve?

• To imply that the speaker is contemplating a journey across the ocean to escape his sorrow.

• To reference an ancient, peaceful land that represents a place of comfort for the speaker.

• To illustrate the speaker's hope for rebirth or reunion with his lost love in a happier realm.

• To suggest that the raven is a messenger from the afterlife, adding to the poem's eerie and mysterious tone.

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Which of the following best explains why Poe chose a Raven to represent the persona's grief?

• Because ravens are often seen as symbols of wisdom and intelligence, suggesting the persona’s logical mind.

• Because ravens are associated with mystery and the supernatural, reinforcing themes of loss and despair.

• Because ravens are known to be silent and calm creatures, providing a sense of peace in the poem.

• Because ravens are colorful and vibrant birds, symbolizing the persona’s hope for a brighter future.

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