Which of the following lines from "the raven" best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?

a. "once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,"

b. "presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"

c. "doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before; "

d. "nothing further than he uttered , not a feather then he "