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Explore how the form of John Keats’ poem “On the Sea” impacts its overall meaning. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. (150+ words)

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The form of Keats' "On the Sea" quite literally mimics the appearance of the sea.

The structure of the lines mimics the formation of waves. Thanks to the way the lines are indented, the poem appears to undulate, much like the waves of the sea.

In this poem, the poem's structure and subject matter are intertwined.
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