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—”
“Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he fluttered—”
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“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 use of words like "midnight dreary," "weak," and "weary" creates a dark and somber atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of the poem.