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ACTIvITy 4.5
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Analyzing and responding to Narrative poetry
literary Terms
With internal rhyme, a word within the line rhymes with a word at the end of the line.
my Notes
Working from the Text
11. In one or two sentences, summarize the story of “The Raven.”
12. What is the dominant image of this poem? How do the connotative associations with this image and other diction choices fit with the dark and eerie tone Poe is trying to create?
13. You already know about end rhyme, the most common form of rhyme. In “The Raven,” Poe also makes use of internal rhyme. What examples of internal rhyme do you see in the first two stanzas?
14. How does the poem’s structure or organization contribute to its meaning? Use evidence from the poem.
15. How does Poe use other poetic devices to develop the poem? Provide specific examples.
WRITING to SOURCES Expository Writing Prompt: Based on your analysis of the poem, write a paragraph that explains the purpose and effect of “The Raven.” Be sure to:
• Use the summary you wrote.
• Include your understanding of the central image.
• Discuss one or two poetic devices Poe uses for effect.
• Use evidence from the poem.
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