What is the effect of the frequent repetition of the phrase “ I love thee” in the poem?

It highlights a theme of the poem.

It compliments the pace of the poem.

It adds to the imagery of the poem.

It builds the mood of the poem.

Question

What is the effect of the frequent repetition of the phrase “ I love thee” in the poem?

It highlights a theme of the poem.

It compliments the pace of the poem.

It adds to the imagery of the poem.

It builds the mood of the poem.

alexislynnnn98 · Answer

How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)   
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

suenahelpz · Answer

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