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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Symbols in Moby-Dick

Question 6 • English 11 A

Which statement best describes the effect of sound devices on the stanza?

Answer
A
They reinforce the thought that if heaven were a happier place, Annabel Lee would not have had to die.
B
They draw attention to the angels’ unhappiness and envy as the cause of Annabel Lee’s death.
C
They imply that all of Annabel Lee’s relatives knew about the speaker’s troubled love.
D
They mirror the sound of the ocean, calling attention to the word sea.