This story does not follow a typical plot diagram. Discuss why the author chose to write the story non-linearly and decide whether it was an effective choice. Would the story be less or more effective if it was told in a linear fashion? Explain.

Literary devices highlight important concepts in a text, strengthen the narrative, and help readers connect to the characters and themes.

The effect does Emily Dickison achieve by capitalizing words in a a way that "breaks the rules," as the line "Oh some Scholar! Oh some Sailor! Oh some Wise Man from the skies!" is C, her unusual capitalization emphasis the words. The poetry of Emily Dickinson is a standout amongst the most unmistakable of the nineteenth century. Her ballads contain uppercase words which are not ordinarily promoted. Her ballads are noted for the continuous utilization of the dash.