Question

"The Raven"
by Edgar Allan Poe


Which statement best describes Poe’s use of alliteration in this poem?

The alliteration adds to the rhythm of the poem and also emphasizes particular words.

The alliteration adds a fun, playful tone and contrasts with the speaker’s grief over the lost Lenore.

It helps with the poem’s rhyme scheme.

The alliteration is only used with emotional words to accentuate the speaker’s emotional state.

Answer 1

I think it might be this one: The alliteration adds to the rhythm of the poem and also emphasizes particular words.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes Poe’s use of alliteration in "The Raven" is The alliteration adds to the rhythm of the poem and also emphasizes particular words. Option A.

Alliterations is is the repetition of the initial consonant sound in words that are near one another. In this poem, there are many example of alliteration in order to provide rhythm to his writing, and seeking to influence the mood perceived by the reader.