Question

Which words help develop a gloomy mood? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Bleak
Cloudy
Dim
Dismal
Dull
Deary
Shadowy
And my personal favorite, Obscure!

Answer 2

Words such as 'bleak', 'dying', 'wrought', 'ghost', and 'sorrow' create an ominous and spooky atmosphere in "The Raven". These words have negative connotations, meaning that the words sound dark and frightening to the reader. For instance, if you wanted to create a spooky atmosphere in the following sentence, you might replace the verb with another word that has a more negative connotation.
A chill passed through the room.A chill crept across the room.
While both sentences mean essentially the same thing, the second sentence sounds scarier because the verb has a more negative connotation.