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Love and romance

War and conflict

Nature and the seasons

Political commentary

To add emphasis

To create a pause

To introduce a new image

To mark the end of a line

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours.

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

It allows for a more concise and focused expression of emotions.

It forces the poet to be more selective in their word choice.

It creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

All of the above.

On a withered branch A crow has settled Autumn evening.

The old pond A frog jumps in The sound of water.

In the twilight rain These brilliant-hued flowers Are wet, and droop.

A summer river Bound by the roots of the trees Is flowing slowly.

It emphasizes the beauty of imperfection and transience.

It celebrates the simple and ordinary aspects of life.

It encourages a connection with the natural world.

All of the above.

Use of figurative language

Rhyming scheme

Repetition

Juxtaposition

To passively receive the poet's message

To actively engage with the poem and interpret its meaning

To memorize the poem and recite it aloud

To critique the poem's technical aspects

It captures fleeting moments of beauty and transience.

It encourages mindfulness and awareness of one's surroundings.

It promotes a sense of gratitude for the simple things in life.

All of the above.

Love and romance

War and conflict

Nature and the seasons

Political commentary

To add emphasis

To create a pause

To introduce a new image

To mark the end of a line

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours.

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

It allows for a more concise and focused expression of emotions.

It forces the poet to be more selective in their word choice.

It creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.

All of the above.

On a withered branch A crow has settled Autumn evening.

The old pond A frog jumps in The sound of water.

In the twilight rain These brilliant-hued flowers Are wet, and droop.

A summer river Bound by the roots of the trees Is flowing slowly.