"The Raven" Vocabulary

Dreary

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Ember

a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

Wrought

to make, shape, or create

Surcease

a stop or ending

Entreating

asking earnestly for something; begging

Obeisance

a bow, curtsy, or other similar show of respect

Mien

appearance; look; demeanor

Decorum

etiquette or behavior

Countenance

the expression on one's face

Discourse

talk; conversation

Placid

pleasantly calm; peaceful

Dirges

funeral songs

Melancholy

a gloomy state of mind

Ominous

threatening; giving the impression that something bad will happen

Quaff

to drink

Respite

rest; relief

Tempest

a violent, windy storm

Desolate

depressingly empty or barren

Good job!

Now complete the 2nd column of your vocabulary with your own unique sentence (feel free to use an extra sheet of paper if more space is needed). Remember to leave the 3rd column blank for later use!