Semantic uses of <br>, <i>, and <b>

<br>, <i>, and <b> are all elements with good, meaningful uses.

Here, for example, I follow print conventions by using <i> for the poem title and <b> for the first instance of the author’s name. Although these elements are a bit vague, there are no better choices.

Deliberate line breaks should always use <br> (never use lots of <p>s instead).

I strove with none is an existential poem by Walter Savage Landor:

I strove with none, for none was worth my strife.
Nature I loved and, next to Nature, Art:
I warmed both hands before the fire of Life;
It sinks, and I am ready to depart.

What about <em> and <strong>?

<em> should only be used for emphasis; likewise, <strong> is for strong emphasis. This example illustrates the differences (check the code):

I recommend The Wasp Factory by Ian Banks. It’s a disturbing yet enjoyable read, with a brilliant ending.

This book is not suitable for young children, as it contains graphic descriptions of depraved violence against defenceless animals.

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