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The Road Not Taken

by Robert Frost

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The Road Not Taken

In "The Road Not Taken," sound, word choice, rhyme, rhythm, and tone all contribute significantly to its mood and meaning. The consistent rhyme scheme and rhythmic pattern create a contemplative and...

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The Road Not Taken

The rhyme of "sigh" with "I" and "by" in the final stanza of "The Road Not Taken" suggests the speaker's reflective and sentimental feelings. The open "I" sound mirrors a sigh, enhancing the tone of...

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