Question

select the correct answer.

what does the underlined phrase mean in the following lines from the poem?

and this maiden she lived with no other thought
than to love and be loved by me.

annabel lee was inconsiderate of others.
annabel lee hesitated to love.
annabel lee was devoted.
annabel lee was not very intelligent.

Explanation:

Analyze the underlined phrase

Using the Context Clues and Vocabulary Analysis knowledge points
The lines state:
"And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me."

The phrase "with no other thought / Than to love and be loved by me" indicates that her entire focus, mind, and purpose in life were centered on their mutual love.

Evaluate the options

Using the Vocabulary Analysis knowledge point

• "Annabel Lee was inconsiderate of others": Incorrect. Having "no other thought" than love does not imply being rude or inconsiderate.
• "Annabel Lee hesitated to love": Incorrect. The text shows she had no hesitation; love was her only focus.
• "Annabel Lee was devoted": Correct. Focusing solely on loving and being loved demonstrates complete devotion.
• "Annabel Lee was not very intelligent": Incorrect. "No other thought" is a poetic expression of single-minded devotion, not a measure of cognitive ability.

Answer:

• Annabel Lee was inconsiderate of others.
• Annabel Lee hesitated to love.
• Annabel Lee was devoted. (Correct answer)
• Annabel Lee was not very intelligent.