Instead of using a comma, or a less severe punctuation mark, the poem uses these dashes, which disrupt the flow of the sentences. ... " Without the punctuation, the tone of this statement would not be seen as assertive and confident, but rather it would seem as if the narrator is discouraged with the fact that she has no physical proof that she is "royal". ...

• Word Count: 1480
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School