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To His Coy Mistress

Reread this poem, noting examples of humor used by the speaker in delivering his carpe diem message. Examples might include his use of exaggeration, irony, and descriptions of events that are comical or bizarre. Then write a paragraph in response to this question: How does the speaker’s use of humor in “To His Coy Mistress” affect the impact of the message and the effectiveness of the poem?

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