The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

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English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.10, RL.11-12.3, RL.8.4

+7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe?

Back

The poem has a regular meter and rhyme scheme, which creates a sense of order and predictability.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the structure of 'The Raven' affect the narrator's emotional state?

Back

The regular structure contrasts with the narrator's emotional turmoil, enhancing the poem's overall effect.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the raven symbolize in the poem?

Back

The raven symbolizes death and despair for the narrator.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the word 'Nevermore' in 'The Raven'?

Back

The repeated word 'Nevermore' signifies the narrator's descent into despair and hopelessness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What poetic device is used in the line 'Once upon a midnight dreary'?

Back

Alliteration is used, as the repetition of the 'm' sound creates a musical quality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify an example of personification in 'The Raven'.

Back

The line 'the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain' personifies the curtains.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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