Read this stanza from "The Raven."Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,That I scarce was sure I heard you"–here I opened wide the door– Darkness there and nothing more.
Answer
A
The darkness in the hallway foreshadows the dark bird’s entrance in the room.
B
The pacing is slowed down as the action of opening the door is delayed.
C
The source of the noise is not yet revealed, as no one is standing at the door.
D
The speaker believes that he has a visitor to his room, which turns out to be true.