Analyzing Themes in 'The Raven'

Read the following excerpt from a text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the deserted street." What can be inferred about the setting from this description?

• It is early morning.

• It is late afternoon or evening.

• It is midday.

• It is a stormy day.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

In the text, the author begins by describing a character's childhood, then moves to their adult life, and finally discusses their legacy. What organizational structure is the author using?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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What is the author's primary purpose in writing a persuasive essay about climate change?

• To entertain the reader with stories about nature

• To inform the reader about the history of climate change

• To persuade the reader to take action against climate change

• To describe the beauty of the natural world

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

In the poem "The Raven," what is the effect of the repeated use of the word "nevermore"?

• It creates a sense of hope and optimism.

• It emphasizes the theme of loss and despair.

• It introduces a humorous tone.

• It suggests a sense of adventure.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a central theme of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe?

• The inevitability of death

• The joy of newfound love

• The power of friendship

• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the time and year of the events?

• Midnight in December
• An afternoon at the end of October
• Noon in July
• An early April morning

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the poem?

• The setting is irrelevant to the poem's mood.
• The setting creates a cheerful and optimistic mood.
• The setting enhances the mysterious and eerie mood.
• The setting makes the poem feel energetic and lively.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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"And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sittingOn the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted—nevermore!"

Where is the raven in the last stanza?

How does the poet use imagery to create a specific mood or atmosphere in the poem?

• The poet uses vivid descriptions of nature, such as the use of colorful imagery and sensory details, to create a peaceful and serene atmosphere in the poem.

• The poet uses a lack of imagery and descriptive language to create a specific mood or atmosphere in the poem.

• The poet uses abstract concepts and philosophical theories to create a specific mood or atmosphere in the poem.

• The poet uses mathematical equations and scientific diagrams to create a specific mood or atmosphere in the poem.

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