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What form of writing did Emily Dickinson specialize in?

  1. Poems

  2. Novels

  3. Short Stories

  4. Essays

The correct answer is: Poems

Emily Dickinson specialized in writing poems, therefore option A is the correct answer. Emily Dickinson was not known for writing novels, short stories, or essays, making options B, C, and D incorrect. While she did write some letters and prose pieces, her most famous works are her poems, making option A the most accurate answer.