Question

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door— "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door— Only this and nothing more." Which best describes the tone of this poem? A. angry and frustrated B. melodramatic and somber C. businesslike and matter-of-fact D. funny and hilarious

Answer 1

This is Edgar Allen Poe right? Ok the answer is B.

Answer 2

B. melodramatic and somber

Step-by-step explanation:

In these lines, the author describes a scene in which he is reflecting and almost falling asleep, when he hears a tapping by the door. The scene is quite mundane, yet it is described with exciting and emotional terms. Therefore, the tone is melodramatic. Moreover, the scene conveys a dark feeling, as it talks about midnight and forgotten lore. Therefore, the tone is also a somber one.