CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?
A
It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.
B
It helps the reader visualize the problem the speaker experiences.
C
It creates a rhyme that emphasizes the quick actions in the poem.
D
It helps explain the sound of the leaves crunching under foot.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rhyme creates an echo in the poem, which can leave a lasting effect on the audience. A poet can use rhyme in their work to evoke emotions from their audience. Rhyme tends to be predictable but pleasurable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rhyme creates a sound pattern that allows you to predict what will come next. When you can remember one line of a poem, you’re more likely to remember a second line if it rhymes. This pattern creation also allows the poet to disrupt the pattern, which can give you a jarred or disoriented sensation or introduce humor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rhythm sets poetry apart from normal speech; it creates a tone for the poem, and it can generate emotions or enhance ideas. It’s important to pay attention to rhythm because it’s key to understanding the full effect of a poem. In poetry, loud syllables are called stressed and the soft syllables are called unstressed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rhyme scheme moves the poem smoothly and adds substance to the words. It can affect the mood and add appeal to the poem.

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