English, 30.08.2019 07:00 Wolfman2004

In edgar allan poe's "the philosophy of composition," which of these elements of the poem "the raven" does poe say he decided early on?
a. the plot of the poem
b. the word "nevermore" that would be repeated
c. the effect he wanted the poem to have on readers
d. the animal that would be a symbol of darkness

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