Joy is the calm in the old willow tree,

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that stands still and bold in the midst of a breeze.
Joy is the golden, warm rays of the sun,
that wakes the flowers, when the day has begun.

5 Joy is the sounds of rain's pitter and patter,
as you splash in puddles of glass that shatters.
Joy is the crisp, frosty feeling of snow,
that brightens your cheeks and makes snowflakes that blow.

Joy is the howling wind up in the trees,
10 that lifts you up, up, up to float with the leaves.
Joy is discovered in a brand new way.
Look carefully, you'll discover it today.
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Why does the poet repeat the phrase "joy is" throughout the poem?
A.
The poet wants to emphasize the theme of the poem.
B.
The poet wants to create a comforting tone.
C.
The poet wants to give the poem an uplifting mood.
D.
The poet wants to make the poem easy to read.

Answer 1

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

The repetition of the phrase "joy is" throughout the poem reinforces the central theme of joy and helps to highlight the various forms and expressions of joy found in nature and experiences.