3.1 Diction Exercise

"Once Upon a Time" by Jack Gilbert. Words that stick out to me that represent the diction of the poem are "stumbling," "excitement," "fresh," "innocent," "volunteered," "baffled," "tender," "natural," and "melody." These words are medium diction. They are all simple and familiar words, yet they convey Gilbert's meaning so well. I know it may sound weird, but the sound is very gentle and calm. So here is my claim: "Jack Gilbert's use of gentle and melodic language in "Once Upon a Time" conveys his emotional reaction toward a requited, hopeless love."