Question

Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?
A.)Bradstreet simply describes her husband, while Wheatley simply describes her ruler.
B.)Bradstreet describes an actual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.
C.)Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize marital love, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show homage.
D.)Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a woman's role in marriage, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize the king's actions.

Answer 1

C.)Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize marital love, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show homage.

Answer 2

Answer:

C) Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize marital love, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show homage.

Explanation:

The main difference between the two poems is the purpose that they serve. In the first case, Bradstreet wants to emphasize marital love, and highlight the positive and loving feelings that she has towards her husband. She achieves this through the use of various descriptions. On the other hand, while Wheatley also uses plenty of description words, his main purpose is to show homage and reverence.

Answer 3

C is my answer.