The definition of ardor is a way of feeling or acting that is energetic and exciting.
An example of ardor is a passionate speech.
-It was widely believed that tomatoes would incite ardor in those who consumed them
-I could not take my gaze off that beautiful face, which was all aflame with the ardor of love.
Poe creates contrast in his portrayal of the bird in "The Raven" by placing the black bird on the marble statue. The contrast between the darkness of the bird and the whiteness of the statue is quite striking, exactly the thing he wanted to achieve.
