Question

How does the meaning of the poem change if we substitute steamship for "frigate," horses for "coursers," and streetcar for " chariot"? Consider denotation, connotation, and the sound of the word.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

This question is about the poem "There is no Frigate like a Book" by Emily Dickinson.

The meaning of the poem would not change with the replacement of words, however, the poem would be more elaborate, with a more elegant and dramatic language and this may not be the aim of the author, who preferred to use simpler words. This elegance would be imposed by the sound of words and by the cultured nature that they impose. They would also form a more subjunctive, less literal poem, since they would assume a more connotative and less direct role.