Power by Adrienne Rich Flashcards
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Q
What is the effect of the long lines and pauses in Power?
A
○ Creates an effective rhythm
○ Have to stop, focus and consider particular words in the line
○ Erratic and impossible to read quickly
○ Whether intentional or not - the eratic spacing and pauses between words mirrors the breakdown of radioactive material, the rate of which is random, with no apparent pattern to the speed at which particles are released
