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)
“Once upon a midnight
dreary, while I pondered,
weak and weary,”
“Presently my soul grew
stronger; hesitating then
no longer,”
“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" creates an eerie and mysterious tone, setting the mood of uncertainty and fear in the poem.

answer it how it's written

“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”

are you sure

I apologize for the confusion earlier. The correct answer is: “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”. This line better illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem by setting a dark and melancholic tone right from the beginning. Thank you for pointing that out.