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!

Why does the speaker use repetition in the phrases "lamp-light gloated o'er" and "lamp-light gloating o'er" in the excerpt?

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

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David Daniels

28 December, 13:47

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Michelle Hubbard · Answer 1

The answer is B) to emphasize that the light is shining on the spot where Lenore will never sit again, which contributes to a lonely mood.