Question 15 • 2026 Summer School English Language Arts 7 (Credit Recovery)
Poe’s main purpose in “Annabel Lee” is to tell a lyrical, emotional story about love and loss. The poem is meant primarily to engage readers through its imagery, rhythm, and haunting mood, rather than to present factual information, argue a position, or teach a specific lesson. Therefore, the best answer is A) to entertain.
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