Analyzing Themes in Poetry

What is the primary focus of the lesson on 'The Raven'?

• Analyzing the rhyme scheme

• Making inferences about the narrator and setting

• Understanding the plot of the poem

• Learning about Edgar Allan Poe's biography

What is an inference?

• A list of characters

• A summary of the poem

• A conclusion based on evidence

• A direct quote from the text

Which word describes the narrator's condition in the poem?

• Joyful

• Energetic

• Weary

• Confused

What time of day is the setting of the poem?

• Midnight

• Afternoon

• Evening

• Morning

What can be inferred about the narrator's emotional state?

• He is content and happy

• He is grieving and troubled

• He is excited and hopeful

• He is indifferent and calm

What does the phrase 'bleak December' suggest about the setting?

• It is a warm and sunny day

• It is a cold and dreary period

• It is a rainy and stormy night

• It is a festive and joyful time

Why might the narrator be reading at midnight?

• To pass the time

• To help him fall asleep

• To avoid talking to others

• To learn something new

What does the presence of books in the narrator's room suggest?

• He is planning to sell them

• He is a scholar or someone who enjoys reading

• He is using them as decoration

• He is writing a book

What can be inferred about the narrator's relationship with Lenore?

• He was indifferent to her

• He barely knew her

• He cared deeply for her

• He disliked her

How does the setting contribute to the poem's atmosphere?

• It creates a sense of joy and celebration

• It adds to the dark and mysterious tone

• It makes the poem feel like a comedy

• It has no impact on the atmosphere