"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" is a dark reflection on lost love, death, and loss of hope. ... However, The Raven, as well as the dreary December night shows signs of darkness. ... These include assonance, alliteration, and rhyme. ... Poe also used a lot of alliteration. ... One last element used in "The Raven" is rhyme. ...

• Word Count: 459
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The raven replied "Nevermore- (48). ... Replied the raven, "Nevermore... Alliteration can also be found in "The Raven."" ... Alliteration is represented in line 64 to stress the "f- sound: "Followed fast and followed faster so when Hope he would adjure. . ."" Alliteration, like rhymes, is also a style that helps create a more memorable and pressing effect on a reader. ...

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