Read the following lines from "Wash of Cold River" by H. D.:rare, pure of texturebeautiful space and line,marble to graceyour inaccessible shrine.How do these lines show elements of formal verse?A.They follow a structure similar to a ballad.B.They have the same number of syllables.C.They are written in strict iambic pentameter.D.They show a clear pattern of end rhyme.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

8.Which element of poetry refers to the pattern of stressedand unstressed syllables in a line of a verse?A. Imagery C. RhythmB. Rhyme D. Tone

How does the meter of the poem most likely contribute to its meaning?Answer choices for the above questionA. The rhyme scheme creates an internal harmony that mimics the universal harmony the poet wants us to feel.B. Each line is as long as a breath, calling the reader’s attention to their body and establishing a meditative mood.C. The rigid metrical structure of the lines commands the reader to accept the poet’s ideas.D. The space between sections allows the reader to think over what they have just read.

A basic structural component of a poem

How do lines 15-20 develop the theme of the poem?

Which is the best argument for describing "Wash of Cold River" as free verse?A.The stanzas have the same number of lines, but the lines vary in length.B.The poem uses end rhyme, but this does not follow a regular pattern.C.The lines have the same number of syllables but not stresses.D.The images are strong and vivid, but the poet does not use sound effects.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS