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Read the excerpt from "Annabel Lee," by Edgar Allan Poe.But we loved with a love that was more than love— I and my Annabel Lee— With a love that the wingèd seraphs of Heaven Coveted her and me.How does the excerpt reflect Poe’s ideas in "The Poetic Principle"?

A
The images of love are the “Rhythmical Creation of Beauty” that Poe outlines.
B
The story of Annabel Lee’s life creates the “satisfaction of the Reason” that Poe describes.
C
The angels of heaven are described with the “incitements of Passion” that Poe explains.
D
The feelings of love are explained using the “lessons of Truth” that Poe explains.
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Read the excerpt from “In the Greenest of Our Valleys,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Vast forms that move fantasticallyTo a discordant melody;While, like a rapid ghastly river,Through the pale door,A hideous throng rush out foreverHow does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses euphony to illustrate the constancy of nature.
B
He uses alliteration to draw attention to the suffering.
C
He uses cacophony to emphasize the evil nature of tragedy.
D
He uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.
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Read the poem “Romance,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Romance, who loves to nod and sing,With drowsy head and folded wing,Among the green leaves as they shakeFar down within some shadowy lake,To me a painted paroquetHath been- a most familiar bird-Taught me my alphabet to say-To lisp my very earliest wordWhile in the wild wood I did lie,A child- with a most knowing eye.Of late, eternal Condor yearsSo shake the very Heaven on highWith tumult as they thunder by,I have no time for idle caresThrough gazing on the unquiet sky.And when an hour with calmer wingsIts down upon my spirit flings-That little time with lyre and rhymeTo while away- forbidden things!My heart would feel to be a crimeUnless it trembled with the strings. What theme of the poem does the first stanza reveal?

A
Nature is the world’s teacher.
B
Romantic notions shape one’s youth.
C
Children should spend time outside.
D
Nature is full of romantic notions
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Read the excerpt from "Annabel Lee," by Edgar Allan Poe.And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;How does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses euphony to create the sounds of nature at night.
B
He uses alliteration to link images of the night with images of his loss.
C
He uses cacophony to proclaim the depth of his emotion.
D
He uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.
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Read the poem “Romance,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Romance, who loves to nod and sing,With drowsy head and folded wing,Among the green leaves as they shakeFar down within some shadowy lake,To me a painted paroquetHath been- a most familiar bird-Taught me my alphabet to say-To lisp my very earliest wordWhile in the wild wood I did lie,A child- with a most knowing eye.Of late, eternal Condor yearsSo shake the very Heaven on highWith tumult as they thunder by,I have no time for idle caresThrough gazing on the unquiet sky.And when an hour with calmer wingsIts down upon my spirit flings-That little time with lyre and rhymeTo while away- forbidden things!My heart would feel to be a crimeUnless it trembled with the strings. What theme of the poem does the second stanza reveal?

A
Adults long for the romantic indulgences of youth.
B
Time moves quickly in fast-paced, adult lives.
C
People outgrow their need for romance.
D
Adults have no interest in exploring the natural world.
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Read the excerpt from “Serenade,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Seven Pleiades entranced in Heaven,Form in the deep another seven:Endymion nodding from aboveSees in the sea a second love.How do the ideas in the excerpt compare to Poe’s ideas in "The Poetic Principle"?

A
This celebration of love offers the “lessons of Truth” that Poe encourages.
B
This scientific reference relates to the “precepts of Duty” that Poe praises.
C
This reflection of the night sky offers a “contemplation of the Beautiful” that Poe encourages.
D
This image of heaven encourages the “incitements of Passion” that Poe praises.
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Read the excerpt from “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Thou wast all that to me, love,For which my soul did pine-A green isle in the sea, love,A fountain and a shrine,All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers,And all the flowers were mine.How are the ideas in the excerpt similar to Poe’s ideas in the first stanza of "Annabel Lee"?

A
Both introduce familiar young women.
B
Both compare women to nature’s beauty.
C
Both describe powerful, controlling women.
D
Both recall an all-consuming love.
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Read the poem “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Thou wast all that to me, love,For which my soul did pine-A green isle in the sea, love,A fountain and a shrine,All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers,And all the flowers were mine.Ah, dream too bright to last!Ah, starry Hope! that didst ariseBut to be overcast!A voice from out the Future cries,“On! on!”- but o'er the Past(Dim gulf!) my spirit hovering liesMute, motionless, aghast!For, alas! alas! meFor me the light of Life is over!“No more- no more- no more- ”(Such language holds the solemn seaTo the sands upon the shore)Shall bloom the thunder-blasted treeOr the stricken eagle soar!And all my days are trances,And all my nightly dreamsAre where thy grey eye glances,And where thy footstep gleams-In what ethereal dances,By what eternal streams.What theme of the poem does the third stanza reveal?

A
There are losses from which people do not fully recover.
B
After death, people can no longer witness nature.
C
When loved ones die, people must rely on memories.
D
The natural world is strong and resilient.
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Read the excerpt from "Annabel Lee," by Edgar Allan Poe.And neither the angels in Heaven above Nor the demons down under the seaHow does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses assonance to connect the images of death and sea.
B
He uses alliteration to link images of Annabel Lee to angels.
C
He uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of mourning.
D
He uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.
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Read the excerpt from "Annabel Lee," by Edgar Allan Poe.And neither the angels in Heaven above Nor the demons down under the sea Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.What theme does the excerpt reveal?

A
True love endures forever.
B
Beauty stands the test of time.
C
Angels and demons have no power.
D
Souls suffer after death.
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Read the excerpt from “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.For alas! alas! for meThe light of Life is o’er!“No more- no more- no more- ”How does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses alliteration and assonance to emphasize the images of tragedy.
B
He uses internal and near rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyric poem.
C
He uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of sadness.
D
He uses euphony to emphasize the peaceful mood.
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Read the poem “Romance,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Romance, who loves to nod and sing,With drowsy head and folded wing,Among the green leaves as they shakeFar down within some shadowy lake,To me a painted paroquetHath been- a most familiar bird-Taught me my alphabet to say-To lisp my very earliest wordWhile in the wild wood I did lie,A child- with a most knowing eye.Of late, eternal Condor yearsSo shake the very Heaven on highWith tumult as they thunder by,I have no time for idle caresThrough gazing on the unquiet sky.And when an hour with calmer wingsIts down upon my spirit flings-That little time with lyre and rhymeTo while away- forbidden things!My heart would feel to be a crimeUnless it trembled with the strings. What theme of the poem does the first stanza reveal?

A
Nature is the world’s teacher.
B
Romantic notions shape one’s youth.
C
Children should spend time outside.
D
Nature is full of romantic notions
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Read the excerpt from “Romance,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Romance, who loves to nod and sing,With drowsy head and folded wing,Among the green leaves as they shakeFar down within some shadowy lakeHow do the ideas in the excerpt compare to Poe’s ideas in "The Poetic Principle"?

A
The shaded lake described here prompts the “incitements of Passion” that Poe outlines.
B
The activity described here reflects the “precepts of Duty” that Poe outlines.
C
The depth of love described here reveals the “lessons of Truth” that Poe explains.
D
The metaphor for romance encourages the “contemplation of the Beautiful” that Poe explains.
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Read the excerpt from “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Thou wast all that to me, love . . .A fountain and a shrine,All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers,And all the flowers were mine.How does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses assonance to connect the images of architecture.
B
He uses alliteration to draw attention to the images of his love.
C
He uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of loss.
D
He uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.
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Read this poem “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Thou wast all that to me, love,For which my soul did pine-A green isle in the sea, love,A fountain and a shrine,All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers,And all the flowers were mine.Ah, dream too bright to last!Ah, starry Hope! that didst ariseBut to be overcast!A voice from out the Future cries,“On! on!”- but o'er the Past(Dim gulf!) my spirit hovering liesMute, motionless, aghast!For, alas! alas! meFor me the light of Life is over!“No more- no more- no more- ”(Such language holds the solemn seaTo the sands upon the shore)Shall bloom the thunder-blasted treeOr the stricken eagle soar!And all my days are trances,And all my nightly dreamsAre where thy grey eye glances,And where thy footstep gleams-In what ethereal dances,By what eternal streams.What theme of the poem does the final stanza reveal?

A
Daydreams and nighttime dreams are hard to escape.
B
It is difficult to concentrate when one is mourning.
C
Dreams allow people to travel to exotic lands.
D
The dead are constantly remembered by those who mourn.
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Read the excerpt from “In the Greenest of Our Valleys,” by Edgar Allan Poe.But evil things, in robes of sorrow,Assailed the monarch's high estate;(Ah, let us mourn, for never morrowShall dawn upon him, desolate!)And, round about his home, the gloryThat blushed and bloomedIs but a dim-remembered storyOf the old time entombed.How are the ideas in the excerpt similar to Poe’s ideas in the third stanza of "Annabel Lee"?

A
Both warn of the power of nature.
B
Both describe unexpected misfortune.
C
Both present violent revenge.
D
Both illustrate the end of love.
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Read the excerpt from “To One in Paradise,” by Edgar Allan Poe.Thou wast all that to me, love . . .A fountain and a shrine,All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers,And all the flowers were mine.How does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses assonance to connect the images of architecture.
B
He uses alliteration to draw attention to the images of his love.
C
He uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of loss.
D
He uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.
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Read the excerpt from "Annabel Lee," by Edgar Allan Poe.In her sepulchre there by the sea— In her tomb by the sounding sea.How does Poe use a sound device in the excerpt?

A
He uses assonance to create the sounds of sadness and mourning.
B
He uses alliteration to link images of the sea with images of death.
C
He uses cacophony to imitate the violence of the sea.
D
He uses internal rhyme to produce the effect of an echoing sea.

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