Read this description of the bird in the poem "The Raven." But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door– Perche
d upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door– Perched, and sat, and nothing more. What is the most likely reason the poet repeats the word "perched,” and how does this repetition contribute to the mood 1-The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting quietly, and this contributes to the mood of sorrow in the poem.
2-The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker, and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem.
3-The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is sitting in the room, and this contributes to the mood of calm in the poem.
4-The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is strange, and this contributes to the mood of surprise in the poem.
The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker, and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem.
Answer: 2- The poet repeats the word “perched” to show that the raven is threatening to the speaker, and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem.
Explanation: repetition is a literary device that consists in repeating certain words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph, in order to create an impact in the reader. In the given excerpt from "The Raven" we can see an example of the repetition of the word "perched" this shows that the raven is threatening to the speaker (it is always watching the speaker) and this contributes to the mood of powerlessness in the poem (because the speaker doesn't seem to be able to do something to stop the raven from watching him).
