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According to "The Philosophy of Composition," why did Poe choose "nevermore" as the refrain in "The Raven"?

A. Because when read aloud, it makes a jarring sound
B. Because a one-word refrain is less difficult than a long refrain
C. Because it's one of the few words a raven can say
D. Because it rhymes with his wife's name

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The correct answer is C. Because it is one of the few words a raven can say. The speaker, a man who grieves for his deceased love, Lenore, has been visited by a talking bird who only know one word: Nevermore. He was so depressed of having lost his love that he allows his imagination to transform the bird into a prophet bringing news that the lovers will "Nevermore" be together.

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Because of the sounds of the o and the r

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