He further emphasizes his direct approach in his translation by means of his diction. ... The author's diction becomes the most imperative tool in his or her translation since the right words are required to express the image and feeling that was intended for. ... Her physical pain can be felt through the author's diction, in the way he or she chose to use the words "ache" and "blow" rather than "hurts" or "breathes.... This author's diction gives the poem its tone, where even the title, "First Frost," sounds softer than "First I...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6

How to live, as instructed by the poetry of Edwin Arlington Robinson Edwin Arlington Robinson, one of the premier poets of his day, portrays a wide variety of characters in his verse. These characters are multifaceted and layered with depth despite their apparent shallowness. Each...

• Word Count: 1536
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School