Eldorado Poem Analysis

What is the effect of the rhyme scheme in Eldorado?

• It illustrates the beauty of Eldorado

• It suggests that the knight is very old

• It underscores the frightening aspects of shadows

• It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the knight’s search

In line 5, the knight is best described as—

• courageous

• determined

• optimistic

• romantic

In stanza 2, the shadow most likely represents—

• despair

• shame

• regret

• boredom

Why does Poe rhyme shadow with Eldorado throughout the poem?

• To show Eldorado is as hard to locate as a shadow

• To show Eldorado is linked with darkness

• To show Eldorado is a feeling like a shadow

• To show Eldorado is bright in contrast to a shadow

Which line from the poem is an example of repetition?

• “And, as his strength / Failed him at length”

• “Had journeyed long / Singing a song”

• “In search of Eldorado”

• “Ride, boldly ride”