Why does the poet repeat the phrase “joy is” throughout the poem?

A. The poet wants to give the poem an uplifting mood

B. The poet wants to emphasize the theme of the poem

C. The poet wants to make the poem easy to read

D. The poet wants to create a comforting tone

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B. The poet wants to emphasize the theme of the poem

Repeating the phrase "joy is" typically serves to highlight and reinforce the central theme or idea being explored, allowing the reader to focus on the various aspects of joy that the poet wishes to convey.