
The Raven Figurative Language
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The phrase “While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping” is an example of what kind of figurative language?
metaphor
simile
personifcation
alliteration
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"Unmerciful disaster" is what type of figurative language?
alliteration
onomatopoeia
metaphor
personification
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of figurative language is used in the following line, “Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before”? Yes...there's alliteration, but it isn't a choice, so there's something else...
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Identify and explain an example of figurative language used in the poem.
The line 'The sunset was a blazing fire in the sky' is an example of figurative language.
The line 'The sunset was a cold, hard rock in the sky' is an example of figurative language.
The line 'The sunset was a clear blue sky in the sky' is an example of figurative language.
The line 'The sunset was a gentle breeze in the sky' is an example of figurative language.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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