Which poem has the rhythm of marching?
A Psalm of Life
How does each poet use word choice to create tone and imagery?
Lowell uses concrete language and focuses on specific images, such as birds and changing seasons, to create a personal tone by using the first-person "I." In contrast, Longfellow uses a combination of concrete and abstract language along with many images. Longfellow’s speaker addresses "us," which creates a more abstract and preachy tone compared to Lowell's personal approach.
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