Which of the following lines from “The Raven” best illustrates how the author’s word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?(1 point)
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“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”
“Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,”
“Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
“Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he fluttered—”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
This line best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem. The use of words like "doubting" and "dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before" conveys a sense of uncertainty and mystery, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere in the poem.