Question

Which statement best explains how the alliteration in this excerpt from Edgar

Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" contributes to its meaning?


A. The repetition of the "n" sound in line 3 highlights the pleasant
sensation of being asleep.
B. The repetition of the "qu' sound in line 2 stresses the abruptness
of the knock at the door.
C. The repetition of the "w" sound in line 1 draws attention to the
speaker's unhappy state of mind.
D. The repetition of the "t" sound in line 4 emphasizes the fear felt by
the speaker

Answer 1

Answer: Either B or C. I'm leaning more towards C.

Explanation: I'm taking the test

Answer 2

C. The repetition of the "w" sound in line 1 draws attention to the
speaker's unhappy state of mind.