Introduction to Mystery and Suspense: "The Raven"

Question 1

Which words and phrases are images that appeal to the senses? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which statement best describes how Poe’s use of imagery contributes to the mood of this stanza?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Poe’s imagery creates a spooky and anxious mood.

Question 3

Which sound devices are used in line 2?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which sound devices are used in line 2?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

✔ alliteration and repetitionrhyme and repetitionalliteration and rhyme

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ alliteration and repetition

Question 6

✔ tense and hauntinghopeful and optimisticangry and chaotic

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ tense and haunting

Question 7

Which words help create a tense and haunting mood? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

haunting

Introduction to Mystery and Suspense: "The Raven" Answers