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- Compare and contrast this poem to another by Williams, like "The Red Wheelbarrow,", "This is Just to Say," or "The Last Words of My English Grandmother." What similarities and differences do you see in the poet's style, language, and choice of theme?
- This poem is loaded with enjambment. What does the constant use of this poetic device add to the poem?
- How does the poet's use of rhythm affect the overall meaning of the poem?
- Compare and contrast this poem to another that praises an artwork from a bygone era like "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats. How does Williams stack up? What parts of his poem support your ideas?
- What poetic devices does the poet use to capture a sense of circular motion in "The Dance"?