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.
"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe
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 emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.
The words emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.
The words create a nostalgic, peaceful mood.
1 answer
The best response to how the poet’s use of the words "rare and radiant" affects the meaning of these lines is:
The words emphasize the speaker’s love for Lenore.
These descriptors suggest that Lenore was not just significant but also unique and precious, reflecting the speaker's deep affection and admiration for her.
