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Content and Style in Emily Dickinson's Poems

Question 2 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Consider the word choice in the second stanza, and then answer the questions. | The denotation of gale is “a strong wind.” What is the connotation of gale as it is used in the second stanza of the poem? | How would the poem’s meaning change if Dickinson had used the word breeze instead?

Answer
A
Hope would seem more powerful.
B
Hope would be seen unbeatable.
C
Hope would seem less powerful.
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