Question

Which characteristic of Emily wingspaninson’s writing style is evident in this poem?
the deliberate use of archaic language and line-bound syntax
natural language, sparse punctuation, and patterned verse
the frequent addition of phrases offset by dashes
a varying rhyme scheme and dramatic monologue

Answer 1

I heard a Fly buzz – when I died –
The Stillness in the Room
Was like the Stillness in the Air –
Between the Heaves of Storm –

The Eyes around – had wrung them dry –
And Breaths were gathering firm
For that last Onset – when the King
Be witnessed – in the Room –

I willed my Keepsakes – Signed away
What portions of me be
Assignable – and then it was
There interposed a Fly –

With Blue – uncertain stumbling Buzz –
Between the light – and me –
And then the Windows failed – and then
I could not see to see –