16. What is the effect of the author’s use of assonance in the following line from “The Raven?”
“For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—”
(1 point)
A It creates emphasis on Lenore.
B It explains Lenore’s appearance.
C It illustrates the theme of the poem.
D It sets the informal tone of the poem.
The answer is A. No thanks to Reed
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The answer is A because of how the speaker is adding emphasis in Lenore, who is his lost love, and how much he really loved her.
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To determine the effect of the author's use of assonance in the given line from "The Raven," we need to understand what assonance is and how it adds meaning to the text. Assonance is a literary technique where there is a repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.
In the given line, the assonance can be seen in the repetition of the long "o" sound in "For the r
o
re and radiant maiden wh
o
m the angels name Len
o
re."
Now, let's analyze the options to find the effect of this assonance:
A) It creates emphasis on Lenore: The assonance in the line does not particularly emphasize Lenore. It rather adds a musical quality to the line. Therefore, option A is not the correct answer.
B) It explains Lenore's appearance: The assonance does not provide any information about Lenore's appearance in the given line. So, option B is not the correct answer.
C) It illustrates the theme of the poem: The theme of the poem is centered around loss, grief, and the narrator's mental state. The assonance in the line, although it adds to the musicality of the poem, does not explicitly illustrate the theme. Therefore, option C is not the correct answer.
D) It sets the informal tone of the poem: The assonance in the line contributes to the overall musical and melodic tone of the poem. It enhances the rhythm and adds to the somber and melancholic mood. This suggests that the poem has a more formal tone rather than an informal one. Therefore, option D is not the correct answer.
Based on the analysis above, none of the options provided are correct. The effect of the author's use of assonance in the line is to enhance the musicality of the poem and contribute to the somber mood rather than emphasizing a particular aspect, explaining appearance, illustrating the theme, or setting an informal tone.