Literary Questions for "The Raven"

Edgar Allen Poe is famous for using SYMBOLISM in his stories and poetry. How could the raven be a symbol in this poem? What clues does Poe give you to imply that the raven is a symbol rather than a literal creature?
Raven can symbolize death
Death–>dark, never moving, evil fiery eyes

Poe is also famous for using ALLUSIONS in his write. Use your glossary of literary terms to define ALLUSION. Then find and write down two examples from “The Raven.

Bride-Gilead, Eden
Plutonian-god of underworld
Pallas-daughter of Triton

How could you describe the atmosphere created by the setting? Which images in the beginning of the poem create this atmosphere?
Midnight
Dreary
December
Echo
Purple

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Literary Questions for "The Raven"
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