Indicate which aspects of the Puritan Plain Style (short words, direct statements, and references to ordinary, everyday objects) are displayed by each poetry excerpt.
1. If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee.
A: Short words and direct statements are displayed by the poetry excerpt.
2. I prize they love more than whole mines of gold, Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
A: Short words are displayed by the poetry excerpt.
3. Make me, O Lord, Thy spinning wheel complete. Thy holy word my distaff for me.
A: The poetry excerpt displays short words and references to ordinary, everyday objects.
4. Make me Thy loom, then, knit therein this twine: And make Thy holy spirit, Lord, wind quills: Then weave the web Thyself. The yard is fine.
A: The poetry excerpt displays short words, direct statements, and references to everyday, ordinary objects.
5. Then dye the same in heavenly colors choice. All pinked with varnished flowers of paradise.
A: Short words are displayed by the poetry excerpt.
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