Excerpt from The Life and Work of Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Rebecca Sparling

1Elizabeth Barrett Browning was arguably one of the most distinguished poets of the Victorian era. Her poetry influenced many of her contemporaries, including Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson. Today, she is still regarded as one of the most esteemed poets of the nineteenth century.



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Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a respected poet who lived during a period of time known as the Victorian era. Her poetry was very popular during her lifetime. It is still popular today. Two famous poets during the Victorian Era were especially influenced by Ms. Browning. Their names were Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson.
Which BEST evaluates the tone and formality of this new version of section one?
A) The tone is the same, but the word choice is more formal, probably for an older reading audience.
B) The tone is the same, but the word choice is less formal, probably for a younger reading audience.
C) The tone in the new version is angry and tense, and the formality is the same, probably for a similar reading audience.
D) The tone in the new version is whimsical and lighthearted, and the formality is the same, probably for a similar reading audience.