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What words describe Dickinson as a poet?

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Eccentric, idiosyncratic, enigmatic,

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What gifts/habits did Dickinson have when writing?

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She could describe the indescribable.
Unconventional punctuation and syntax was commonly present.
The theme of death was inexhaustible as she probed death daily.

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What does the dash enable?

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It enables thought and allows us to ponder on the thought at hand. (sudden flashes of inspiration in the reader)

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What outlook and insights did Dickinson provide?

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No one can match her in giving us a new and surprising perspective on the essentials of the human condition.

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How does Dickinson affect the reader?

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She startles and challenges the reader with her intensely personal and distinctive style.

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