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When the speaker in Edgar Allan Poe and and ldquoThe Raven and hears tapping on his door he hesitates. Why does he wait before opening the door?
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∙ 6y ago
He thinks it is a visitor.
Meghan Hammes
The speaker hesitates to open the door because he is filled with fear and apprehension. He is afraid that the visitor may bring bad news or that something sinister may be lurking outside. The tapping on the door adds to the suspense and mystery of the poem.
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∙ 6y agoThe tapping is danger and he is afraid. The main theme is of undying devotion and the narrator experiences a conflict between desire to forget and to remember. Poe meant it to be an allegory.
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∙ 9y agoHe thinks it is a visitor.
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∙ 9y agothe curtain
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What does the speaker think might be the cause of the tapping?
The speaker suggests that the tapping sound might be caused by someone tapping on the window to try and scare them or get their attention.
What is the effect of the last stanza mimicking the first A) The speaker disturbed from his sleep is angered at the sudden tapping. B) The tapping has become more dramatic but the speaker has grown di?
B) The tapping has become more dramatic but the speaker has grown desensitized to it, showing a shift in the speaker's attitude or emotional response over time. This contrast between the first and last stanzas emphasizes the ongoing nature of the tapping and the speaker's changing perception of it.
What is your explanation for what happened on that midnight dreary in the speaker room?
The speaker heard a mysterious tapping at his chamber door. When he opened the door, he found nothing there except darkness. The tapping continued, driving the speaker to despair and madness due to his uncertainty over the source of the sound.
Who does the speaker eventually imagine is at the door Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven?
His lost love
In The Raven how do both the tapping and the Raven's fiery eyes contribute to the speaker's deteriorating emotional state?
He becomes more depressed and desperate
Which of these features of Gothic writing is illustrated by the repeated tapping on the speaker's door in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?
Suspense :)
How can a speaker provoke emotion in an audience?
A speaker can provoke emotion in an audience by using powerful storytelling, incorporating personal anecdotes, using evocative language and imagery, and engaging with passion and authenticity. By appealing to the audience's senses and tapping into universal human experiences, a speaker can effectively connect with their emotions.
Why do you tap the lid of your can of soda before opening it?
Tapping on a can lid minimizes the chances of you wearing your soda. It causes some of the bubbles that may be lurking under the tab to break so the soda is less likely to bubble over when opened.
How would a speaker most likely reach the emotions of an audience?
by using pathos appeals(APEXX)
What is tapping data?
You must have heard about tapping of phone . Tapping data is same as tapping a phone , all the data entered into the database will be visible during tapping.
What purpose does the repeated tapping sound at the door serve in Edgar allan poe's the raven?
It builds suspense
What inclusion of in a speech allows a speaker to refer to concepts audiences already know and have feelings about?
themes
