gordonroslyn7 gordonroslyn7 12-05-2017 English contestada Think about the choice of a raven in “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. Why might Poe use a raven instead of another bird? Poe preferred a raven because they are known to speak. A raven is nocturnal and would likely be hunting at night. It is easier to write about a raven than any other type of bird. A raven looks dark, foreboding, and mysterious.