The capital letters emphasize important landmarks on the knight's journey. This use of capitalization highlights the significance of places like "Mountains," "Moon," "Valley," and "Shadow," making them stand out as key elements in the quest for Eldorado.
Read the lines from “Eldorado,” in which the author capitalizes words such as "Mountains, "Moon, "Valley," and "Shadow."
“Shadow,” said he,
“Where can it be–
This land of Eldorado?”
“Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,”
The shade replied–
“If you seek for Eldorado!”
Why does the author use capital letters?
Eldorado
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The capital letters enhance the rhythm of the poem.
The capital letters enhance the rhythm of the poem.
The capital letters emphasize important landmarks on the knight's journey.
The capital letters emphasize important landmarks on the knight's journey.
The capital letters give the poem a tone of triumph.
The capital letters give the poem a tone of triumph.
The capital letters identify stressed syllables in the lines.
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