Question

Longing
By “Paul Laurence Dunbar”
use the poem to answer the question.
what is one way in which diction affects the meaning of the poem?
a the repetition in each stanza highlights the speakers feelings of loneliness
b the word choice contributes to a joyful mood
c the repetition in each stanza highlights, the speakers love for the sea
d the word choice contributes to an angry mood

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In “Longing” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the correct answer is:

**a the repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker's feelings of loneliness.**

The diction, particularly the repetition, emphasizes the speaker's deep sense of longing and isolation, reinforcing the overarching theme of loneliness throughout the poem.

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