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The Road Not Taken

by Robert Frost

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The Road Not Taken

In "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost uses straightforward diction to convey themes of uncertainty and indecision. Words like "perhaps," "though," "doubted," and the repetition of "I" emphasize the...

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The Road Not Taken

In "The Road Not Taken," auditory elements include the rustling of leaves underfoot and the silence of the woods, which emphasize the contemplative nature of the speaker's decision. These sounds...

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