Which of the following lines from “The Raven” best illustrates how the author’s word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?

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Responses

“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—”
“Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he fluttered—”

“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,” - This line best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem. The choice of words such as "midnight dreary," "pondered," and "weak and weary" creates a sense of darkness, heaviness, and weariness, setting the tone for the rest of the poem.