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Introduction to Mystery and Suspense: "The Raven"

Question 4 • S1S: English 9B (E2112 - AG)

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.
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