Read this description of the bird in the poem "The Raven."But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door–Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door– Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
Answer
A
The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting quietly, and this contributes to the mood of sorrow in the poem.
B
The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker, and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem.
C
The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting in the room, and this contributes to the mood of calm in the poem.
D
The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is strange, and this contributes to the mood of surprise in the poem.
Explanation
The repeated word “perched” emphasizes that the raven sits still above the speaker’s door. Although the bird’s presence is eerie, the line itself describes it as quiet and unmoving, adding to the poem’s sorrowful, gloomy mood. “Calm” misses the poem’s sadness, while the repetition does not mainly suggest that the raven is threatening or surprising.
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