Annabel Lee Vocabulary
sepulchre--tomb
Covet—to want something that someone has
Seraphs—angels
Effective Group Work Stay focused on topic. (Responsibility) Everyone talks. (Teamwork) Everyone listens to each other. (Respect and Caring) Ask questions for clarification. (Communication) Everyone contributes and is prepared. (Responsibility) Use names & face each other!
“The Raven”
Symbolism of the Raven Bird of ill omen Diet of carrion The dead Lost souls Remembrance Present at creation 1st bird off the Ark NFL team
Quaint—an old-fashioned charm
Countenanceface
Placid--calm
Ominous—threatening, inauspicious
Tempest—a violent storm
Implore-to beg someone to do something
Discourse--conversation
Dirges—a funeral song
“Do you have to pick your nose at the table??? Decorum--formality
Melancholy--sadness
Cheat Sheet for Questions Internal rhyme—words in the same line that rhyme (cat, hat) Alliteration—repetition at the beginning of words (two towers) Assonance—repetition of vowel sounds in the middle of the words (purple curtain) Figurative language—language used figuratively rather than literal (metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia) Mood- a certain feeling (eerie, spooky, suspenseful) Plot—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Tone: The author’s attitude, stated or implied, toward a subject. Some possible attitudes are pessimism, optimism, earnestness, seriousness, bitterness, humorous, and joyful. An author’s tone can be revealed through choice of words and details.
Comparing Tones: What is Poe’s view of death? Annabel Lee Optimistic, sad, painful, reminded of it Tell-Tale Heart- horrific, humorous, creepy, crazy The Raven: Painful, sad, lonely