The Raven Argumentative Essay
Respond to Edgar Allan Poe’s, “The Raven,” by answering the following writing prompt in an argumentative essay
Prompt:
For this essay, you will craft a 3-paragraph response that answers the following question:
Is the Raven in Edgar Allan Poe’s, “The Raven,” real or imaginary?
Use evidence from the poem and your thinking to support your answer.
This essay should explore how the different elements of the poem (setting, mood, imagery, symbolism) and the speaker’s word choice all contribute to the existence or nonexistence of the poem.
Craft a 3-paragraph response discussing is the Raven in Edgar Allan Poe’s, “The Raven,” real or imaginary?
