Difference between "I am" and "am I" | The Art of Poetry | Page 1

tulip thunder Jan 17, 2024, 9:41 PM

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Hello. What's the difference between these two, if I'm not making a question?
Example:
By this I am intrigued.
By this am I intrigued.

I thought there is no difference, but google says there is, and 2nd version is incorrect. Is that so?

upper shadow Jan 17, 2024, 10:22 PM

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I feel like the second version sounds archaic. "To him am I indebted." I wouldn't use it unless you're going for something antiquated in feel.

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"Am I" is only used in questions nowadays.

tulip thunder Jan 17, 2024, 10:24 PM

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Well, I'm using stuff like "thee" in poem, so I guess it fits?

upper shadow Jan 17, 2024, 10:25 PM

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If you're using language like that, I wouldn't bat an eye. Maybe you, too have that connection.

sterile flame Jan 17, 2024, 11:08 PM

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I am saying you are something am I is a question if you are something

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