Read these lines from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven."It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore-Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore. Which sentence best explains how Poe builds suspense by using repetition? A. The repetition of "maiden" emphasizes her virtue. B. The repetition indicates that the speaker will get a positive answer. C. The repeated words "maiden," "angels," "name," and "Lenore" show the speaker's desperation. D. The repetition of "Lenore" makes it clear who the speaker is talking about.

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12 May, 17:01

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Joyce Warner · Answer 1

The repeated words "maiden," "angels," "name," and "Lenore" show the speaker's desperation.

Deon Morales · Answer 2

C. The repeated words "maiden," "angels," "name," and "Lenore" show the speaker's desperation