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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing Figurative Language and Structure in Poetry

Question 5 • FL-1001070-M/J Language Arts 3 B-CR

How does the white space between stanzas change the rhythm of this excerpt from "Parsley”?

Answer
A
It slows down the rhythm.
B
It speeds up the rhythm.
C
It connects both stanzas’ rhythms.
D
It has no effect on the rhythm.

Explanation

White space between stanzas creates a visual pause before the reader moves to the next stanza. That pause interrupts the flow and slows the rhythm, so the best answer is “It slows down the rhythm.”

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