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QuizMultiple Choice

An Inner Story of the Civil War

Question 10 • * SY2025-26 - 1001040 M/J Language Arts 2 Sem 1 CR

Why does Tennyson most likely use irregular stanzas in "The Charge of the Light Brigade."

Answer
A
to give the reader an even greater challenge in interpreting the poem
B
to raise the level of attention the reader pays to the poem’s meaning
C
to highlight that the rhythm and meter are consistent through the poem
D
to make the reader feel they are experiencing the charge and battle

Explanation

The poem’s irregular stanza lengths and shifting rhythms mirror the movement and confusion of a cavalry charge. This makes the reader feel swept along by the soldiers’ experience of battle. The best answer is D, “to make the reader feel they are experiencing the charge and battle.”

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