Question

What effect does the repetition of the phrase "in this kingdom by the sea" have in Poe's "Annabel Lee"?

A.
It explains why Annabel Lee is buried in an ornate tomb.

B.
It explains why Annabel Lee and the speaker are forbidden to love each other.

C.
It reminds readers that the speaker is just a child.

D.
It lends the poem a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Answer 1

D. It lends the poem a fairy-tale atmosphere.
This line sets the scene in a far away kingdom, such as in a fairy tale. Poe uses this to express how unreal it feels to lose his Annabel Lee.