The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding—
Riding—riding—
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.

Which best explains how the imagery in the passage is used to establish the poem's mood?

The imagery depicts a dark, unsettled night; this creates a suspenseful mood.

The imagery depicts a violent night at sea; this creates a frightening mood.

The imagery depicts a bright, colorful

Question

The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.   
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.   
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,   
And the highwayman came riding—
         Riding—riding—
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.

Which best explains how the imagery in the passage is used to establish the poem's mood?


		
The imagery depicts a dark, unsettled night; this creates a suspenseful mood.
		
The imagery depicts a violent night at sea; this creates a frightening mood.
		
The imagery depicts a bright, colorful

sissyedgar · Answer

Well.. It says in the passage torrent and darkness..
Torrent - a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Darkness - showing it was dark outside
Which means it seemed to be rainy.

Next is says gostly galleon..
And gostly of course means spooky or deserted.
Meaning it was probably empty.

Judging by these clues I would say the mood is...
A. The imagery depicts a dark, unsettled night; this creates a suspenseful mood.

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