Question

the raven
poetry + podcast
directions:

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answers.

1. color the

feathers black
and purple.

1. cut out the

feathers.

\the raven\
by edgar allan poe
poe’s tone toward ravens:

poe’s use of sound
techniques with examples:

how might poe’s raven show
empathy or emotion contagion?

name:

\the brain of the raven\
by the wild podcast
morgan’s tone toward ravens:

podcast’s use of sound
techniques with examples:

do you think poe views ravens as
intelligent as the people in the
podcast? why or why not?

name:

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Explanation:

To answer the questions on this worksheet, we analyze each section:

1. Poe’s tone toward ravens:

In “The Raven”, Poe’s tone toward ravens is mysterious, ominous, and melancholic. The raven is a symbol of grief and the narrator’s unending sorrow, repeating “Nevermore” to emphasize loss.

2. Morgan’s tone toward ravens (from “The Brain of the Raven” podcast):

Assuming the podcast explores raven intelligence/science, Morgan’s tone is likely curious, informative, and admiring (focused on ravens’ cognitive abilities).

3. Poe’s use of sound techniques (examples):

• Alliteration: “weak and weary” (repeats “w” for mood).
• Rhyme/Refrain: “Nevermore” (repeated, creating rhythm and melancholy).
• Onomatopoeia: “rapping, tapping” (mimics knocking sounds).

4. Podcast’s use of sound techniques (examples):

• Music/Soundscapes: Ambient nature sounds (e.g., raven calls) to immerse listeners.
• Voice Modulation: Dramatic delivery of raven behavior stories.
• Sound Effects: Clips of ravens’ vocalizations (e.g., caws) to illustrate points.

5. How Poe’s raven shows empathy/emotion contagion:

Poe’s raven mirrors the narrator’s grief. Its repetitive “Nevermore” reflects the narrator’s despair, suggesting emotion contagion (the raven’s “emotion” aligns with the narrator’s sorrow, even if symbolic).

6. Does Poe view ravens as intelligent as the podcast’s people? Why?

• Poe’s raven: Symbolic (represents grief, not real intelligence).
• Podcast’s ravens: Scientifically portrayed as intelligent (tool use, problem-solving).
• Conclusion: No—Poe’s raven is a literary symbol, while the podcast emphasizes real-world raven intelligence.

These answers analyze literary techniques (for Poe) and scientific/expressive elements (for the podcast) to complete the worksheet.

Answer:

To answer the questions on this worksheet, we analyze each section:

1. Poe’s tone toward ravens:

In “The Raven”, Poe’s tone toward ravens is mysterious, ominous, and melancholic. The raven is a symbol of grief and the narrator’s unending sorrow, repeating “Nevermore” to emphasize loss.

2. Morgan’s tone toward ravens (from “The Brain of the Raven” podcast):

Assuming the podcast explores raven intelligence/science, Morgan’s tone is likely curious, informative, and admiring (focused on ravens’ cognitive abilities).

3. Poe’s use of sound techniques (examples):

• Alliteration: “weak and weary” (repeats “w” for mood).
• Rhyme/Refrain: “Nevermore” (repeated, creating rhythm and melancholy).
• Onomatopoeia: “rapping, tapping” (mimics knocking sounds).

4. Podcast’s use of sound techniques (examples):

• Music/Soundscapes: Ambient nature sounds (e.g., raven calls) to immerse listeners.
• Voice Modulation: Dramatic delivery of raven behavior stories.
• Sound Effects: Clips of ravens’ vocalizations (e.g., caws) to illustrate points.

5. How Poe’s raven shows empathy/emotion contagion:

Poe’s raven mirrors the narrator’s grief. Its repetitive “Nevermore” reflects the narrator’s despair, suggesting emotion contagion (the raven’s “emotion” aligns with the narrator’s sorrow, even if symbolic).

6. Does Poe view ravens as intelligent as the podcast’s people? Why?

• Poe’s raven: Symbolic (represents grief, not real intelligence).
• Podcast’s ravens: Scientifically portrayed as intelligent (tool use, problem-solving).
• Conclusion: No—Poe’s raven is a literary symbol, while the podcast emphasizes real-world raven intelligence.

These answers analyze literary techniques (for Poe) and scientific/expressive elements (for the podcast) to complete the worksheet.