What is the main theme of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven'?
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The main theme is the enduring nature of grief and loss.
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What does the raven symbolize in the poem?
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The raven symbolizes the speaker's grief and loneliness.
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Where does the raven land when it enters the narrator's home?
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The raven perches on a bust of Pallas.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'nevermore' in the poem?
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'Nevermore' signifies the permanence of loss and the hopelessness of the narrator's situation.
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How does the narrator's emotional state change throughout the poem?
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The narrator's emotional state deteriorates from curiosity to despair.
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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Raven'?
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The poem uses repetition, particularly with the word 'nevermore'.
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What is the setting of 'The Raven'?
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The setting is a dark, lonely study at midnight.
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