Question

read the excerpt from \the raven.\
on the cushions velvet lining that the lamp - light gloated oer,
but whose velvet violet lining with the lamp - light gloating oer
she shall press, ah, nevermore!
why does the speaker use repetition in the phrases \lamp - light gloated oer\ and \lamp - light gloating oer\ in the excerpt?
○ to show that the electric light is flickering on and off in the darkened room, which contributes to a frightful mood
○ to emphasize that the light is shining on the spot where lenore will never sit again, which contributes to a lonely mood
○ to show that the speaker is having trouble seeing even with the light of the lamp turned directly on the chair, which contributes to a mysterious mood
○ to emphasize that the light is next to the chair where the speaker is sitting, which contributes to a sad mood

Explanation:

In "The Raven," the speaker is mourning Lenore. The repetition of "lamp - light" phrases focuses on the spot (the cushion) where Lenore would have sat. The use of "nevermore" emphasizes her absence. This repetition highlights the loneliness as the light shines on an empty, once - occupied place.

Answer:

to emphasize that the light is shining on the spot where Lenore will never sit again, which contributes to a lonely mood