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.
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