Robert Frost’s Poetry

Question 6 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

Which of the following effects did you include in your description?

Answer

The use of blank verse makes the poem sound like everyday speech.

Blank verse’s regular meter gives the poem a sense of structure and stability.

If the poem had a rhyme scheme, it would not sound like people were talking normally.

If the poem had a rhyme scheme, the rhyme might be distracting to the reader.

Rhyme schemes can sound artificial.

Reality and Cynicism in Poetry

Reality and Cynicism in Poetry

Reality and Cynicism in Poetry