Read the excerpt from "The Raven."On the cushion's velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o'er,But whose velvet violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o'er She shall press, ah, nevermore!
Answer
A
to show that the electric light is flickering on and off in the darkened room, which contributes to a frightful mood
B
to emphasize that the light is shining on the spot where Lenore will never sit again, which contributes to a lonely mood
C
to show that the speaker is having trouble seeing even with the light of the lamp turned directly on the chair, which contributes to a mysterious mood
D
to emphasize that the light is next to the chair where the speaker is sitting, which contributes to a sad mood
Explanation
The speaker describes the lamp-light shining over the velvet cushion where Lenore once sat. The line “She shall press, ah, nevermore!” makes clear that she will never sit there again, so the illuminated empty spot emphasizes her absence and creates a lonely mood. Choice B best captures this effect.
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