Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"

In a few days we are going to be discussing Poe's "The Raven." Please read the poem and then watch the above movie to get a feel for the setting and mood of the poem. Then click on the below link to access a worksheet about the poem that you need to fill out by Wednesday and bring to class. Some things to keep in mind on tone (what we'll be talking about on Wednesday): tone is basically the general mood or feeling of the poem. For example, the tone of a poem or piece of literature could be happy, sad, uplifting, surprised, angry, etc. Think about this as you read and listen to "The Raven." What is the tone or mood of the poem?

Assignment Sheet.

Want to know more about Poe? Click here for his biography.

Want to know what tone is? Click here.

What does a Raven look like? Click here for a look at one!

Stuck on vocabulary? Click here for some help.