"The Raven"

by Edgar Allan Poe



Which statement best describes Poe’s use of alliteration in this poem?


The alliteration adds to the rhythm of the poem and also emphasizes particular words.


The alliteration adds a fun, playful tone and contrasts with the speaker’s grief over the lost Lenore.


It helps with the poem’s rhyme scheme.


The alliteration is only used with emotional words to accentuate the speaker’s emotional state.