Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Unit test
Question 2 of 15 • IDEAL ENGLISH 9 SUMMER 2026 (Sabatini)
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