“ TO MY DEAR AND LOVING HUSBAND”
1. Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines.
What do these similarities contribute to the piece?
O A The repetition of "If ever... then..." emphasizes the
narrator's stern tone, as the speaker tries to get her
argument across.
O B The repetition of "If ever... then..." creates a
humorous and light tone, as the narrator flirts with
an unknown acquaintance.
OC The repetition of "If ever... then..." creates a serious
and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses to her
emotional confusion.
O D The repetition of "If ever... then..." emphasizes the
narrator's message of love as a commitment, similar
to the repetition found in wedding vows.
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After reading Anne Bradstreet's poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband," we can choose the following concerning the structural similarities of the first 3 lines:

D. The repetition of "If ever... then..." emphasizes the narrator's message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows.

The first three lines in the poem:First, let's read the three lines we are to analyze here:

If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were loved by wife, then thee.

If ever wife was happy in a man,

Now, let's work by eliminating the options that do not seem in accordance to the lines.We can eliminate option A because the speaker clearly does not have a stern tone. Quite the opposite, she expresses sweetness as she expresses her love for her husband.We can also eliminate option B since the tone is not humorous and the speaker is not addressing someone she does not know. Again, this poem is expressing her love for her husband.We can eliminate option C as well. The tone is not solemn and the speaker is not emotionally confused. She knows she loves her husband, and that is what she conveys.Therefore, the correct option is letter D. The speaker is conveying a message of love, and the repetition of "If ever... then..." reminds the audience of wedding vows.

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D. The repetition of "if ever...then..." emphasizes the narrator's message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows.

Explanation:

It expresses the view that if they are married then they would become one. She says if a husband is ever loved by his wife, then surely he is loved. She says she values his love more than other valuables in the world. She says her love for her husband is so strong and it cannot be repaid. The poem expresses the strong love she has for her husband and she says even after their death, the love will remain forever.