Read Emily wingspaninson’s poem to answer the question.

“My life closed twice before its close—
It yet remains to see
If Immortality unveil
A third event to me

So huge—so hopeless to conceive
As these that twice befell.
Parting is all we know of heaven—
And all we need of hell.”

Question

Read Emily wingspaninson’s poem to answer the question.

“My life closed twice before its close— 
It yet remains to see 
If Immortality unveil 
A third event to me 

So huge—so hopeless to conceive 
As these that twice befell. 
Parting is all we know of heaven—
And all we need of hell.”

anonymous · Answer

Fill in the blanks with the correct analysis: The assonance used with the words ________________________________ contributes to the ________________________.

 “event and me” / rhythm of the poem

 “huge and hopeless” / sound of the poem

 “Immortality and unveil” / unusual structure of the poem

 “twice and befell” / mournful tone of the poem