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Which of the following lines from "The Raven" best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?

A. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,"

B. "Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"

C. "Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;"

D. "Nothing further than he uttered , not a feather then he fluttered---"

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A "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I ponder, weak and weary,"
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