Question
THE RAVEN-Which TWO of the following quotes best embody how the imagery develops the
supernatural atmosphere of the poem?(1 point)
Responses
"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; /But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)
"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; /But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)
"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer /Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)
"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer /Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)
"Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, / Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before." (Lines 31-32)
"Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, / Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat loud
supernatural atmosphere of the poem?(1 point)
Responses
"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; /But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)
"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; /But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)
"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer /Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)
"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer /Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)
"Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, / Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before." (Lines 31-32)
"Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, / Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat loud
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two quotes that best embody how the imagery develops the supernatural atmosphere of the poem "The Raven" are:
1. **"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer / Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)** - This quote creates a vivid and ethereal image that suggests otherworldly beings (Seraphim) and an atmosphere thick with mystique, enhancing the poem’s supernatural tone.
2. **"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; / But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)** - This quote conveys the eerie presence of the raven, which behaves unnaturally, suggesting a sentient and ominous force that contributes to the supernatural feeling of the setting.
These quotes combine to evoke a sense of mystery and the supernatural, central themes of the poem.
1. **"Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer / Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor." (Lines 79-80)** - This quote creates a vivid and ethereal image that suggests otherworldly beings (Seraphim) and an atmosphere thick with mystique, enhancing the poem’s supernatural tone.
2. **"Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; / But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — " (Lines 39-40)** - This quote conveys the eerie presence of the raven, which behaves unnaturally, suggesting a sentient and ominous force that contributes to the supernatural feeling of the setting.
These quotes combine to evoke a sense of mystery and the supernatural, central themes of the poem.