Question

What single effect does the setting and mood of this passage create

Answer 1

The setting and mood creates a dark and depressing effect. Poe uses words like "black oaken" and "dark draperies". He describes the furniture as being "comfortless...and tattered." The room is not welcoming and almost seems to trap the narrator with it's "narrow and pointed" windows.

Answer 2

The answer is A.) It creates an effect of fear and darkness because of the look and color of the room.