In this poem, the diction that is used meant to evoke feelings, such as happiness, love, adoration and excitement. For instance, the statement “I loved you from the very start” and “Now, I loved you even more” that is seen in the first stanza clearly evokes love that is felt towards Rylee. Happiness is also evident in the poem and is felt through the statement, “As my mother enlighten me, a precious blessing is awaited” and “Gently smiling”, found in many verses. The word choice “enlighten” and “precious blessing” gives the reader a visual feeling of happiness that is felt upon knowing that a baby brother is coming. Diction is effectively used in this line because the reader will feel more emotion from the word “enlighten” and “precious blessing” rather than reading “As my mother told me that I will have a baby brother” which provides little emotion. …show more content…
In addition, excitement is evident though the verses, “What joy and what pleasure! The long awaited day has come. [..] The awaited precious blessing” The feeling of excitement is evident through word choice “long-awaited” as the readers will imagine themselves of finally having something that they wanted for so long which they will compare to the excitement that is felt in the poem. Furthermore, adoration is the most prominent feeling that is evoked through diction. The word choices in the verse, “Gently smiling. You filled my heart with adoration and love.With all your little smiles, a bright glow is brought to my