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alexira
1 month ago
7

How does the poem's stylistic form (i.e. punctuation

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Flura [7K]1 month ago
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The style chosen by Emily Dickinson infuses the poem with a sense of melancholy, while simultaneously detaching it from the emotional weight of its content.

Explanation:

The poem "We grow accustomed to the dark" is by Emily Dickinson, who is known for her distinctive and innovative approach to language, including her unique use of punctuation.

The hyphens in this poem contribute more to a sense of disconnection between lines rather than a connection.

This poem conveys that individuals who have become used to darkness feel so despondent that they have distanced themselves from their own emotions.

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