AMERICAN LITERATURE
ELIZABETHAN ERA
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Mysterious
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Slant Rhymes
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True Rhymes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dickinson most often punctuated her poems with dashes, rather than the more expected array of periods, commas, and other punctuation marks. She also capitalized interior words, not just words at the beginning of a line. Her reasons are not entirely clear.
Detailed explanation-2: -American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is today best known for her use of slant-rhyme, conceits, and unconventional punctuation, as well as her near-legendary reclusive habits. She was part of a prominent Amherst, Massachusetts family.
Detailed explanation-3: -Her father was a United States Senator. Only ten of her poems were published during her lifetime. The Dickinson family were devout Calvinists. Botany was a passion in her early years. She was incredibly reclusive. Several mysterious love affairs may have taken place. More items