How does the poet's use of language most
contribute to the overall tone of the poem?
the use of hyperbole develops an
enthusiastic tone.
elizabeth barrott browning (1806-1861) was an english
poet sonnot 43 was written to her husband the poot
robert browning. it is considered one of the finest love
poems in the english language.
sonnet 43
by elizabeth barrett browning
how do i love thoe? let me count the ways.
i love thee to the depth and breadth and hoight
my soul can reach, whon fooling out of sight
for the ends of being and ideal graco,
i love thoo to the lovel of overy day's
most quiet nood, by sun and candlo-light
i love thee froely, as mon strive for right:
i love thoo purely, as thoy turn from praiso.
the use of religious allusions develops a
sympathetic tone.
the use of irony creates a mocking tone.
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the use of similes creates a playful tone.