By “Paul Laurence Dunbar”
use the poem to answer the question.
what is one way in which diction affects the meaning of the poem?
a the repetition in each stanza highlights the speakers feelings of loneliness
b the word choice contributes to a joyful mood
c the repetition in each stanza highlights, the speakers love for the sea
d the word choice contributes to an angry mood
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In “Longing” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the correct answer is:
a the repetition in each stanza highlights the speaker's feelings of loneliness.
The diction, particularly the repetition, emphasizes the speaker's deep sense of longing and isolation, reinforcing the overarching theme of loneliness throughout the poem.
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