Question

The rhyme pattern in “On Another’s Sorrow” is AABB, but the rhyme is not exact in the first and second stanzas. Which statement best explains the effect this has for the reader?
1. It emphasizes these stanzas and makes them more important than the others.
2. It places more importance on the rhyme pattern than on the meter.
3. It shows that the poet pronounces words in a different manner.
4. It causes the lines to stand out so the reader reflects on their importance.

Answer 1

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I believe the best answer for your question would be option 4, "It causes the lines to stand out so the reader reflects on their importance."

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