... the reader by appearing to be a jumbled mess. In The Raven, Poe uses an endless amount of devices to allow for a fantastic read. His use of description and tone stay constant throughout the poem, and effectively give the reader a sense of dread and uneasiness. His use of symbolism allows the reader to think beyond the words written to truly grasp the effect Poe created in this work. And the most effective use of device in this poem was the rhyme and alliteration ... , allowing the piece to flow ... ...

• Word Count: 949
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... are easier to remember; thus creating a more profound effect upon the reader. Alliteration can also be found in "The Raven."" In line 3, "While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,"" the repeating "n- sound can be seen in the words "nearly- and "napping."" In line 45, "Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,"" ... in "The Raven."" Personification is used when Poe describes the curtains in his room as sad and uncertain: "And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain. . ."" (12). In line 44, Poe describes the raven as though it has refinement, "By t...

• Word Count: 2508
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School