Understanding Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'

Understanding Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video explores Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', discussing its various interpretations and Poe's own explanation of its meaning and composition. The poem is recited, highlighting themes of loss, despair, and the symbolism of the raven as a harbinger of never-ending sorrow.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was 'The Raven' published?

1845

1835

1850

1860

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one interpretation of the Raven in the poem?

A symbol of hope

A prophecy of evil

A representation of joy

A sign of wealth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Poe, what is the most poetic topic in the world?

The death of a beautiful woman

The fall of an empire

The birth of a child

The rise of a hero

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What word does the Raven continuously repeat?

Seldom

Always

Nevermore

Forever

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Poe choose a tempestuous night for the setting?

To justify the Raven's entrance

To create a sense of calm

To depict a summer evening

To show a peaceful environment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the bust of Pallas symbolize?

Wisdom and scholarship

Fear and anxiety

Wealth and power

Love and romance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mood does the poem primarily convey?

Joyful celebration

Hopeless despair

Excited anticipation

Calm reflection

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