Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Unit test

Question 16 • TRECA Applied English 9-221

Which excerpt from Annabel Lee provides the best evidence to support the conclusion that Annabel Lee was loyal?

Answer

And this maiden she lived with no other thoughtThan to love and be loved by me.

But our love it was stronger by far than the loveOf those who were older than we—

For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;

And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyesOf the beautiful Annabel Lee;

Explanation

Choice A says Annabel Lee lived with no other thought than loving the speaker and being loved by him. This directly suggests that her attention and devotion were devoted to their relationship, supporting the conclusion that she was loyal. The other excerpts describe the strength of their love or the speaker’s continuing memories of her.

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