Analyzing Mood in 'The Raven'

The video tutorial explores how Edgar Allan Poe's illustration of the raven in his poem 'The Raven' contributes to the mood of mystery and suspense. It guides viewers through analyzing word choices and their emotional impact, focusing on stanzas 7-9. The tutorial emphasizes good reading practices, such as using textual evidence and understanding character illustrations. By examining the raven's descriptions, viewers learn to connect these illustrations to the poem's overall mood, enhancing their analytical skills.

What is the main theme of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'?

• Love and romance

• Darkness and mystery

• Adventure and exploration

• Joy and celebration

Why are illustrations important in poems?

• They make the poem longer.

• They provide a visual representation of characters and actions.

• They are only for decoration.

• They are used to confuse the reader.

What is the first step in analyzing how illustrations contribute to the mood of a poem?

• Ignore the illustrations.

• Write a summary of the poem.

• Reread the poem, underlining all words that describe the characters.

• Focus only on the poem's title.

How is The Raven described in stanza 7?

• As a cheerful bird

• As a stately raven with composure

• As a colorful parrot

• As a friendly dove

What emotion does the description 'least obeisance' evoke about The Raven?

• Joy

• Respect

• Confusion

• Disrespect

What feelings are evoked by The Raven's 'grave and stern decorum'?

• Excitement and thrill

• Fear and suspicion

• Happiness and joy

• Boredom and disinterest

How do the illustrations of The Raven contribute to the poem's mood?

• They simplify the poem's language.

• They add a romantic element.

• They make the poem humorous.

• They create a sense of mystery and suspense.

What would change if The Raven was described with a 'yellow tone and happy countenance'?

• The poem would become a comedy.

• The poem would become more mysterious.

• The mood would shift to something less intimidating.

• The poem would remain unchanged.

What is the overall mood of 'The Raven'?

• Mystery and suspense

• Anger and frustration

• Peace and tranquility

• Joy and happiness

What is the final step in analyzing the impact of word choices on mood?

• Ignore the illustrations.

• Connect the illustrations to the mood of the poem.

• Write a new poem.

• Focus only on the poem's title.