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One way this poem reflects Dickinson's style is that it is written in the first person. This makes the poem feel personal. Also, as is typical of Dickinson, the poem is written in four-line stanzas with a rhythm and rhyme that sounds similar to a song.

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- The poem is written in the first person.
- The poem uses four-line stanzas.
- The poem plays with rhyme scheme.
- The poem uses a metaphor to express an abstract idea.
- Dickinson’s style has certain effects on the poem.

Dickinson's poems often have rhythmic similarities to nineteenth-century songs and are written in first-person, adding a personal and musical quality to the poetry.

Explanation:

Dickinson's poems often have rhythmic similarities to nineteenth-century songs, which help us understand her poetry. For example, many of her poems are written in four-line stanzas with a rhythm and rhyme that sounds similar to a song. This makes the poems feel personal and adds a musical quality to them.

Dickinson's style also includes the use of first-person narration, which further enhances the personal and intimate tone of her poetry.