Edgar allan poe uses unique diction to create a dark, melancholic mood in his story. by using words like “fearing” and “dark,” he creates an aesthetic that’s fitting to the romantic era. the use of imagery plays an important role in all of poe’s tales. his vivid descriptions creates an image of the story in the reader’s head. other factors poe used include the figure of repetition, anaphora. he rephrases certain words to emphasize the mood, like how the raven itself says “nevermore” a number of times.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a. that a person should put his or her talents to good use b. that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c. that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d. that adults have children's best interests in mind

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Which verb or verb phrase signals an inappropriate shift in mood. a) will you let b) should first change c) must attend d) will be served