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Yet Do I Marvel

Yet Do I Marvel . By Countee Cullen Created By: Lauren Patton . D.I.D.L.S. Diction - The diction in this poem is symbolic and complimentary to the spiritual essence.

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Yet Do I Marvel

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  1. Yet Do I Marvel By Countee Cullen Created By: Lauren Patton

  2. D.I.D.L.S • Diction- • The diction in this poem is symbolic and complimentary to the spiritual essence. • The author uses diction such as; “God,” “well-meaning,” “inscrutable,” “immune,” “compels,” and “marvel” to exhibit the speakers spiritual view and the connection between theology and the theme of the text. • The author uses the diction to evoke images.

  3. D.I.D.L.S • Imagery- • The author evokes imagery throughout the poem. • There is an obvious element of spirituality and man within the poem • Through the author’s use of words such as, “buried mole,” “flesh,” “mirrors,” “never-ending stair,” and “ awful brain” the theme of spirituality is present and the images are evoked to paint the picture of the “marvel.”

  4. D.I.D.L.S • Details- • The details throughout the poem support the theme of spirituality and connect the reader. • The author’s description of “God” and the influence of man is apparent. • The obvious “marvel” and “well-meaning” character is the Lord and his imminence is ever present.

  5. D.I.D.L.S • Language- • The author’s language throughout is customary and complimentary of theme. • The author’s use of diction such as; “ quibble,” “tortured Tantalus,” “baited, “fickle fruit,” “ caprice,” Sisyphus,” and “inscrutable” convey the speaker’s connection and passion on the topic. • The language of the poem adds to the element of authenticity.

  6. D.I.D.L.S • Structure- • The structure of the poem is Customary of sonnet form. • The author uses compound sentences for flow. • Flow is also accented through the obvious rhyme scheme. • Through the author’s choice of structure the poem has a greater impact on the reader.

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