"Longing" by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Question
Use the poem to answer the question.

What is one way in which diction affects the meaning of the poem?

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Responses

The word choice contributes to a joyful mood.
The word choice contributes to a joyful mood.

The word choice contributes to an angry mood.
The word choice contributes to an angry mood.

The repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker’s love for the sea.
The repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker’s love for the sea.

The repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker’s feelings of loneliness.

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The correct response is:

The repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker’s feelings of loneliness.

This choice reflects how the diction and structure of the poem emphasize the speaker's longing and emotional state, enhancing the overall meaning of the work.

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