Question

question 3 of 10
read these lines from edgar allan poes \the raven.\
deep into that darkness peering, long i stood there
wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals
ever dared to dream before;
which sentence best explains how poe builds suspense by using alliteration?
a. the use of verbs ending in ing create the sense that these things
happen all the time.
b. the d sound reinforces the word dream and creates a soft, gozy
effect.
c. the repeated d sound creates a hard, jarring effect that makes the
reader uneasy.
d. the use of words ending in ing creates a lilting sound that
hypnotizes the reader.

Explanation:

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. In the lines, the repeated 'd' sound (e.g., "darkness", "daring", "doubting", "dreaming") creates a tense and suspenseful mood. Option C correctly explains this as the hard, jarring effect of the repeated 'd' sound makes the reader uneasy, which builds suspense. Option A and D focus on '-ing' verbs (not alliteration). Option B's description of a "soft, cozy effect" from the 'd' sound is incorrect as the context of the poem (darkness, fear) suggests a more unsettling effect.

Answer:

C. The repeated d sound creates a hard, jarring effect that makes the reader uneasy.