Question

read this excerpt from the bells by edgar allan poe

in the startled ear of night
how they scream out their affright!
too much horrified to speak,
they can only shriek, shriek,
out of tune,

which statement best describes how poe creates mood in the excerpt?

poe uses onomatopoeia and rhyme to
a mood of panic.

poe uses onomatopoeia to create a

Explanation:

To determine how Poe creates mood, we analyze literary devices. Onomatopoeia (words like "shriek") imitates sounds of fear, and rhyme (e.g., "night"/"affright", "speak"/"shriek") creates rhythm that enhances panic. The first option connects these devices to a panic mood, fitting the excerpt’s tone of fear and urgency.

Answer:

A. Poe uses onomatopoeia and rhyme to create a mood of panic. (Assuming the first option is labeled A and matches this description)