How does Edgar Allan Poe create suspense in The Raven?

creates
suspense in his poem "" through the implementation of several poetic
devices. 

Repetition: While repetition is frequently used by poets to
emphasize a phrase or meaning in a work, Poe uses repetition to build tension. By describing the
action of the "tapping, tapping" upon the chamber door several times throughout the
poem, the reader's attention is repeatedly drawn to the mysterious noise before Poe actually
reveals the source of the sound. Like the speaker of the poem, the reader begins to obsess over
what the source of the sound could possibly be, which creates suspense as they await the
answer. 

Rhyme Scheme: Poe uses a fairly unique ABCBBB rhyme scheme
throughout the poem. The slight variation keeps the piece from sounding tedious to the ear,
however the constant return to the B rhyme, the "or" sound, pulls the reader onward
from line to line through the poem. The expectation of this end rhyme quickens the pace of the
poem, which also works to...