Question

guided practice
read the line from the poem’s last stanza in which the speaker is addressing the state of his soul.
from \the raven\ by edgar allan poe
... from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
shall be lifted—nevermore!
what does the speaker suggest with these words?
a. the speaker has killed the raven that lies on the floor.
b. the speaker will be haunted by the raven forever.
c. the raven has turned into a statue.
d. the raven has flown away but its shadow remains.

Explanation:

The phrase "Shall be lifted—nevermore!" refers to the shadow (a symbol of the raven and the speaker's grief/trauma) remaining with him permanently, meaning he will be haunted indefinitely. The other options are inconsistent with the poem's final tone and symbolism: the raven is not killed, does not become a statue, and the shadow represents ongoing torment rather than just a leftover presence after the raven leaves.

Answer:

B. The speaker will be haunted by the raven forever.