2. THE RAVEN-Part A: Which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?(1 point) Responses Fear is only a state of mind, and cannot significantly harm anyone. Fear is only a state of mind, and cannot significantly harm anyone. Evil deeds will always come back to haunt us. Evil deeds will always come back to haunt us. Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind. Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind. The supernatural is proof that death is not the end.

Answer 1

The option that best describes a central theme of "The Raven" is: Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind. The poem explores the depth of sorrow and the psychological impact of losing a loved one, as the narrator grapples with his despair over the death of Lenore.