Question

In a well-developed paragraph with a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting details, and a concluding sentence, explain how the poet develops mood in the poem “The Listeners.” There should be at least 2-3 examples from the poem to support your thinking.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Traveller is the only concrete character in the poem. The poem covers the topics of alienation and mystery, leaving questions unanswered.  However, the attempts to find meaning are evident throughout the poem, although without result. But only a host of phantom listeners  That dwelt in the lone house then  Stood listening in the quiet of the moonlight

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