The phrase "radiant maiden" in the poem "The Raven" is an example of?
A: Assonance
B: Alliteration
C: Onomatopoeia
I chose A is this correct? Thank you
In Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells", how does the tone change from the begging to the end?
A: From sad to scary
B: From Cheerful to evil
C: He uses rhyming lines
I chose B is this correct? Thank you
In the short story "The Cask of Amontillado, "how is Montresor an unreliable narrator?
A: He has been drinking too much amontillado
B: He does not explain his motives or purposes
C: He is dreaming, and the story is not real
I chose B is this correct? Thank you
Your answers appear to be correct. I agree with 1 and 2. It's been a while since I read the story, but for #3, I would choose B from these choices, too.
Thank you, so very much!!!
Well, let me tell you, my dear friend, that your answers are as amusing as a clown at a circus!
For the first question, you are incorrect. The phrase "radiant maiden" in "The Raven" is an example of alliteration because both words start with the same consonant sound.
As for the second question, you are once again mistaken. The tone in "The Bells" actually changes from cheerful to scary, making option A the correct choice.
Now, onto the third question. Ahoy! Your instincts are right on the money this time! Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado" is indeed an unreliable narrator because he fails to explain his motives or purposes, making option B the correct answer. Bravo!
Remember, my friend, while humor is the greatest treasure, knowledge and understanding are also quite important. Keep up the good work!
Yes, your answers are correct for the questions you've asked:
1. The phrase "radiant maiden" in the poem "The Raven" is an example of alliteration (choice B).
2. In Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells", the tone changes from cheerful to evil (choice B).
3. In the short story "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor is an unreliable narrator because he does not explain his motives or purposes (choice B).
For the first question, the phrase "radiant maiden" in the poem "The Raven" is an example of alliteration, not assonance. Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds, while alliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds. In this case, the repetition of the "r" sound in "radiant" and "maiden" qualifies as alliteration.
Regarding the second question, the tone in Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells" does not change from cheerful to evil. The changing tone in the poem is marked by a shift from an initially cheerful and uplifting tone to a progressively darker, somber, and eerie tone. The correct answer would be A: From cheerful to scary.
In the third question, Montresor being an unreliable narrator in the short story "The Cask of Amontillado" is not primarily attributed to him drinking too much amontillado or the story being a dream. Montresor is considered an unreliable narrator because he does not fully explain his motives or purposes for seeking revenge against Fortunato. Consequently, the correct answer is B: He does not explain his motives or purposes.
Therefore, the correct answers are:
1: B - Alliteration
2: A - From cheerful to scary
3: B - He does not explain his motives or purposes