"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—

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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?

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Responses

The words create a confused, somber mood.
The words create a confused, somber mood.

The words emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.
The words emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.

The words create a nostalgic, peaceful mood.
The words create a nostalgic, peaceful mood.

The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore.
The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore.
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The correct response is:

"The words highlight how the speaker feels about losing Lenore."

The terms "rare" and "radiant" convey deep admiration and affection for Lenore, emphasizing the speaker's sense of loss and sorrow over her absence.

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