Asked by logan

Which moods are created through sound devices in the excerpt from “The Bells”? Check all that apply.

joyful
somber
upbeat
angry
excited

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
joyful — yes
somber — yes
upbeat — yes
angry — no
excited — yes

Explanation: Poe’s sound devices (repetition, onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhythm) make the silver/wedding bells feel merry, lively, and excited/upbeat, while the tolling iron bells create a somber, solemn mood. The poem’s sounds evoke terror or alarm in the final section, but not anger.