Read the poem.

This Is My Letter to the World
by Emily Dickinson

This is my letter to the World
That never wrote to Me—
The simple News that Nature told—
With tender Majesty

Her Message is committed
To Hands I cannot see—
For love of Her—Sweet—countrymen—
Judge tenderly—of Me

Part A

What is a central idea of "This Is My Letter to the World"?


A writer’s talent is derived from divine forces.

The answer to every question can be found in nature.

A writer’s words often go unappreciated.

The truth and beauty of nature cannot be doubted.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the poem best develops the central idea in Part A?


“The simple News that Nature told— / With tender Majesty”

“This is my letter to the World, / That never wrote to Me—"

“For love of Her—Sweet—countrymen— / Judge tenderly—of Me”

“Her Message is committed / To Hands I cannot see—”