Read the following poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and t…
Read the following poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and then answer the question below: XLII. 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 everyday’s Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. 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. Identify the theme and tone of the poem, and identify at least 3 poetic elements with cited example that contribute to the theme. (Hint: Consider the diction, imagery, figurative language, sound devices, and structure/form.)