Introduction to Mystery and Suspense: "The Raven"

Question 1

Which words and phrases are images that appeal to the senses? Check all that apply.“the silken sad uncertain rustling”“purple curtain”“fantastic terrors”“to still the beating of my heart”“nothing more”

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“the silken sad uncertain rustling”; “purple curtain”; “to still the beating of my heart”

Question 2

Which sound devices are used in line 2?

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alliteration and repetition; tense and haunting

Question 3

[___]

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alliteration and repetition

Question 4

[___]

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tense and haunting

Question 5

Which statement best describes how Poe’s use of imagery contributes to the mood of this stanza?Poe’s imagery creates an excited and hopeful mood.Poe’s imagery creates a spooky and anxious mood.Poe’s imagery creates a gloomy and sad mood.Poe’s imagery creates a furious and vengeful mood.

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Poe’s imagery creates a spooky and anxious mood.

Question 6

Which words help create a tense and haunting mood? Check all that apply.“peering”“fearing”“doubting”“before”“word”“whispered”“murmured”

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“peering”; “fearing”; “doubting”; “whispered”; “murmured”

Question 7

What mood is created by the sound devices in the poem’s final stanza?

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haunting

Question 8

Which sound device is used with the words peering and fearing?[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rhyme; Which sound device is used with the words peering and fearing?: rhyme; alliteration and repetition; tense and haunting

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