Poe's "The Bells" FLASHCARD

Front

What is the effect of repetition of the words 'the bells' throughout the poem?

Back

creates an annoyance

Front

The deepest sounding and monotone bells were used in which situation?

Back

the funeral

Front

What is the TONE in Stanza 1?

Back

joy

Front

Which of the following statements about 'The Bells' is accurate?

Back

The poem's mood changes markedly from beginning to end

Front

The shift in the poem exemplifies what?

Back

what happens when innocence is lost

Front

What literary device is used to create sound effects in 'The Bells'?

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Bells'?

Back

the passage of time and its effects on life

Front

How does Poe convey emotions through the bells in the poem?

Back

by using descriptive language and varying tones

Front

What is the significance of the different types of bells mentioned in the poem?

Back

they represent different stages of life and emotions

Front

What mood is created by the bells in the first stanza?

Back

a celebratory and joyful mood