Question

Read this description of the bird in the poem "The Raven."

But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door–
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door–
Perched, and sat, and nothing more.



What is the most likely reason the poet repeats the word "perched,” and how does this repetition contribute to the mood?


The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting quietly, and this contributes to the mood of sorrow in the poem.

The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker, and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem.

The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting in the room, and this contributes to the mood of calm in the poem.

The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is strange, and this contributes to the mood of surprise in the poem.

Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is the second one.

Answer 2

The correct answer is The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker.

Step-by-step explanation:

The raven arrives with an air of superiority, perching on a high place and watching the speaker.

This generates the mood of powerlessness from the speaker, who has no power over this raven. Whatever he does will not move it from there and it will continue to torment him with his words.