8th - FAST Feud - ELA PM2

It creates a tone of indifference.

It reinforces the eerie and haunting atmosphere.

It distracts from the speaker’s emotions.

It makes the poem more humorous.

It makes the tone harsh and angry.

It emphasizes the speaker’s fear and unease.

It creates a playful, lighthearted tone.

It builds suspense and curiosity.

It creates a sense of calm.

It mirrors the repetition of the raven’s cry.

It reinforces the rhythm and melancholy tone.

It highlights the speaker’s joy.

Lost hope and unending despair

A messenger of joy

The speaker’s longing for revenge

The inevitability of death

It shifts from curiosity to anger and despair.

• It becomes increasingly hopeful.

It remains calm throughout.

It transitions from excitement to joy.

He believes the bird is a divine messenger.

He thinks it holds answers to his grief.

He wishes to mock the bird.

He views it as an ordinary creature.

It shows her impatience.

It highlights her selflessness and love for Jim.

It emphasizes the value of material possessions.

It reveals her frustration with their poverty.

The apartment’s rent is $8 a week.

Jim works long hours at a low-paying job.

Della counts her savings of $1.87.

Both characters use public transportation.

The narrator is judgmental, which adds tension.

The narrator is lighthearted, which contrasts with the theme of sacrifice.

The narrator is reflective, which emphasizes the theme of love.

The narrator is detached, which reduces emotional engagement.

It alludes to the couple’s wisdom in giving meaningful gifts.

It critiques consumerism during the holidays.

It highlights the characters’ material wealth.

It symbolizes religious devotion.