Question

review the passage. the allusion is shown in bold. but light from out the lurid sea streams up the turrets silently— gleams up the pinnacles far and free— up domes—up spires—up kingly halls— up fanes—up babylon - like walls— up shadowy long - forgotten bowers of sculptured ivy and stone flowers— up many and many a marvellous shrine whose wreathed friezes intertwine the viol, the violet, and the vine. from edgar allan poe, \the city in the sea\ what is the effect of the allusion on the passages meaning or tone? it contributes to an understated tone. it contributes to an awestruck tone. it contributes to a disdainful tone.

Explanation:

The allusion to "Babylon - like walls" evokes a sense of grandeur and wonder. Babylon was a famous and magnificent ancient city. By using this allusion, the author creates an atmosphere of awe at the beauty and splendor of the described city in the sea.

Answer:

It contributes to an awestruck tone.