Poe
Who is the American author known for dark, gloomy stories and poems?
Edgar Allan Poe
What type of narrator tells a story using the word “I”?
First-Person Narrator
Where is Annabel Lee set?
In a kingdom by the sea.
Why does the narrator kill the old man?
He hates the old man's eye.
What word does the Raven repeat throughout the poem?
Nevermore
What big ideas appear most often in Poe’s writing?
Madness, death, guilt, grief, and the dark side of the human mind
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator who cannot be trusted because they may be mentally unstable, dishonest, or confused
Who is the speaker of the poem?
A man who loved Annabel Lee.
Why does the narrator confess to the crime?
He believes he hears the sound of the old man's beating heart.
What is internal rhyme?
Rhyming words within the same line.
Poe is considered the father of which type of fiction?
Detective Fiction
Which point of view does Poe often use in his stories?
First Person Point of View
Why does the speaker believe Annabel Lee died?
Angels were jealous of their love.
Which word best describes the narrator’s mental state?
Unstable, unreliable, insane
How would you describe the mood of The Raven?
Gloomy and mysterious
Which word best describes the mood commonly found in Poe’s writing?
Gloomy
What literary device involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize emotion?
Repetition
How does the speaker feel about Annabel Lee at the end of the poem?
He is still deeply devoted and in love with her.
What does the beating heart symbolize?
The man's feeling of guilt.
Who is Lenore?
The speaker’s lost love.
What does the term “mood” mean in literature?
The feeling or atmosphere of a story.
What is symbolism?
When something represents a larger idea or emotion.
What is the main big idea of Annabel Lee?
Love can continue even after death.
What is ironic about the narrator’s behavior when the police visit?
He feels confident while sitting above the hidden body.
What does “Nevermore” represent?
The permenance of loss.