Exploring the Themes of Loss in The Raven

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of 'Lenore'?

• The inevitability of death

• The joy of life

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

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CCSS.RL.7.5

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How do the people react to Lenore's death?

• They express mixed feelings of love and hate

• They are indifferent

• They ignore her death

• They celebrate her life

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the significance of the burial rites in 'Lenore'?

• They are a celebration of her achievements

• They symbolize the end of sorrow

• They mark the beginning of a new life

• They emphasize the finality of death

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the narrator hope for Lenore's soul in the conclusion of 'Lenore'?

• That it haunts those who wronged her

• That it remains in limbo

• That it returns to earth

• That it finds peace in heaven

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What initially disturbs the narrator in 'The Raven'?

• A whispering voice

• A sudden light

• A gentle tapping

• A loud noise

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What does the narrator find when he opens the door in 'The Raven'?

• A ghost

• A letter

• A raven

• Nothing

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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Where does the raven perch when it enters the room?

• Above the chamber door

• On the narrator's shoulder

• On the floor

• On the window sill

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is the only word the raven speaks?

• Nevermore

• Goodbye

• Forever

• Lenore

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How does the narrator's mood change throughout 'The Raven'?

• From anger to forgiveness

• From curiosity to despair

• From fear to relief

• From joy to sorrow

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does the narrator realize about his soul at the end of 'The Raven'?

• It will remain in the shadow of despair

• It will be lifted to heaven

• It will find peace

• It will be reunited with Lenore

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