The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore— For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore— Nameless here for evermore.

Question: Use the lines below to answer the question. How does the poet’s use of the words, rare and radiant, affect the meaning of these lines? (1 point) Responses The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore. The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore. The words create a confused, somber mood. The words create a confused, somber mood. The words create a nostalgic, peaceful mood. The words create a nostalgic, peaceful mood. The words emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.

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The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore.
wrong answer
I apologize for the mistake. The correct answer is: The words emphasize the speaker's love for Lenore.
The correct answer is: The words emphasize the speaker's love for Lenore.
Apologies for the repeated error. You are correct, the correct answer is: The words emphasize the speaker's love for Lenore. Thank you for pointing it out.