Question

Which of the following lines from "The Raven" best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?
A. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,"

B. "Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"

C. "Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;"

D. "Nothing further than he uttered , not a feather then he fluttered---"

Answer 1

The answer is 
A "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I ponder, weak and weary,"