Emily Dickinson's Poetry

Question 1

What do you notice about the structure?

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Alternating lines are about the same length and all end with a dash.

Question 2

What do you notice about the words at the end of lines two and four?

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They are near but imperfect rhymes.

Question 3

The images reveal that the poem is about

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the joy that follows a struggle.

Question 4

What impact does the use of dashes have on the rhythmic structure of this poem?

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The dashes create a slow rhythm that is pleasant for the reader.

Question 5

How are the images in the first and second stanzas different? X The first is violent; the second is mournful.✔ The first is dreary; the second is cheerful.

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✔ The first is dreary; the second is cheerful.

Question 6

What do the contrasting images reveal about the tone of the speaker? X The speaker is pessimistic.✔ The speaker is optimistic.

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✔ The speaker is optimistic.

Question 7

Which choice best describes how your highlighting compares to the model? I highlighted too much.I didn’t highlight enough.I highlighted the right amount.

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I didn’t highlight enough.

Question 8

Which statement about the rhythmic structure of the excerpt is true?

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It mimics a slow and cautious walking rhythm.

Emily Dickinson's Poetry Answers

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