Question

Which phrase from the "The Bells” best conveys the mood of lines 70-94?

solemn thought
melancholy menace
muffled monotone
human heart

Answer 1

In lines 70-94 of "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe, the mood is characterized by an ominous and foreboding atmosphere. The best phrase that conveys this mood from the options provided would be "melancholy menace." This phrase captures the dark and somber tone that permeates those lines, conveying a sense of impending doom and sadness.