The answer is C, Beleaguer.
Siege means blockade. Beleaguer has the closest definition of "cause problems or difficulties for."
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B. Builds tension
<span>Right before the Raven (death) comes "rapping" at the door. </span>
<span>It adds tension along with the sound words</span>
