How Do I Love Thee?: Examining Word Choice, Tone, and Meaning in Poetry

Learn how the meaning and tone of a poem is shaped by the author's specific word choice. In this interactive tutorial, you'll read Sonnet 43 (“How Do I Love Thee?”) by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. You'll examine how her specific word choice affects the overall tone and meaning of the poem.
Resource ID#: 101547 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: poetry, word choice, tone, sonnets, rhyme scheme, Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?”, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, poems, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, stanzas, octaves, sestets, ELA, English Language Arts, English, Language Arts, meaning in poetry, British literature, Victorian era literature, female poet
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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