How Do I Love Thee?: Examining Word Choice, Tone, and Meaning in Poetry -

How Do I Love Thee?: Examining Word Choice, Tone, and Meaning in Poetry

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Learn how the meaning and tone of a poem is shaped by the author's specific word choice. In this interactive tutorial, you'll read Sonnet 43 (“How Do I Love Thee?”) by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. You'll examine how her specific word choice affects the overall tone and meaning of the poem.