Read the quotation from "That I did always love."

That I did always love
I bring thee Proof
That till I loved
I never lived—Enough—

What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?
It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.
It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.
It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.

Question

Read the quotation from "That I did always love."

That I did always love
I bring thee Proof
That till I loved
I never lived—Enough—

What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?
It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.
It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.
It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.

Allison · Answer

Enough is a strong word. Using the process of elimination it can't be A, because she isn't insecure about it, and it's not D either. B can't be it because he/she isn't showing desperation. So your only option would be that "It reveals the speaker's profound emotion toward her love."