Which word best describes the mood of this stanza from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven?"

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door—
Only this, and nothing more."

Question

Which word best describes the mood of this stanza from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven?"

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door—
Only this, and nothing more."

unofficialllyy · Answer

Painful

Tender

Gloomy

Warm

I think it's gloomy.

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

That's correct!  Great job!  Tag me if you have anymore questions!  :)