Question

part a
what inference can be made about the speaker in \the raven\ by edgar allan poe?

he finds comfort in the bird.

he is a highly educated man.

he murdered lenore.

he is a clergyman.

Explanation:

• Option "He finds comfort in the bird": The speaker is tormented by the raven's repeated "Nevermore", so he doesn't find comfort. Eliminate this.
• Option "He is a highly educated man": The speaker's use of complex language, knowledge of literature/mythology (e.g., referencing "Lenore", allusions to classical themes) suggests he is well - educated.
• Option "He murdered Lenore": There is no textual evidence to support that the speaker murdered Lenore; he is mourning her loss. Eliminate this.
• Option "He is a clergyman": There is no indication in the poem that the speaker is a clergyman. Eliminate this.

Answer:

B. He is a highly educated man.