Mystery and Suspense; Espionage and Intrigue — Test
Question 15 • Language Arts 9
Read the passage from "Annabel Lee." But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we— Of many far wiser than we— And neither the angels in Heaven above Nor the demons down under the sea Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; When the author provides the details about the angels and demons, he is
Answer
A
introducing the central idea that this love is special and enduring.
B
developing the central idea that this love is special and enduring.
C
providing a comparison to the central idea that this love is special and enduring.
D
providing a contrast to the central idea that this love is special and enduring.
Explanation
The speaker has already introduced the idea that his love for Annabel Lee is unusually strong. The angels and demons develop that idea by showing that even supernatural forces cannot separate their souls. So the details deepen the central idea that their love is special and enduring; they do not contrast with it.
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