Poe used descriptive language to describe the setting and place in which the poem is set. Poe described the setting as the kingdom by the sea which creates a clear image and allows the reader to understand and interpret the story clearly.
Symbolism
The theme of this poem was love. I believe this was the theme as throughout the poem the speaker describes his relationship with Annabel Lee and how much he misses her, blaming her death on the angels.
Imagery
The speaker was described as a man who was in a relationship with Annabel Lee when she died. Throughout the poem he romanticises over Annabel Lee and blames her death on the angels.
Repetition
In the poem Poe writes chilling and killing my Annabel Lee which indicates and symbolises that Annabel Lee caught a cold which killed her. Poe described the scenarios in a way which was effective and hooked the reader.
Throughout the poem, Poe describes the scenery which allows the reader to create an image in their head as to what the setting looks like. Poe describes the setting as a kingdom by the sea.
Poe uses repetition many times throughout the poem. An example of this is the phrase, A kingdom by the sea. This phrase is written multiple times in the poem to ensure the reader has a clear idea as to where the story is set.