Part A: How does the author's choice to pair the ways they do and do not love their subject emphasize the theme of Sonnet XVII? A The speaker uses oxymorons to show that he is unsure about his feelings about love. B The use of symbolism in objects not commonly used to describe love shows that the speaker does not enjoy being in love. C By using such non traditional comparisons, the speaker is letting the reader know that this love is unlike any other. D The speaker's description of flowers shows that he feels love is sweet and fragrant.