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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing Figurative Language and Structure in Poetry

Question 2 • FL-1001070-M/J Language Arts 3 B-CR

What is the effect of the white space in this excerpt from Rita Dove’s "Parsley”?

Answer
A
to create a steady, even rhythm in the poem
B
to emphasize the word that the general has chosen
C
to group together similar lines
D
to make the reader wonder what the general will do