Question

How do the poem’s imagery, meter, and rhyme contribute to the meaning of the poem?

Answer 1

The poem is written in rhyming heroic couplets. In the eighteenth century, the heroic couplet was considered the ideal form for heroic subjects. The reference to a goddess and grand natural imagery also convey a sense of power and the importance of the subject.

Answer 2

Rhythm is quite literally the heartbeat of a poem and serves as the backdrop from which the ideas and imagery can flow. Rhyme is the musicality behind the words and the way the phrases come together. These two elements represent the framework of poems and the techniques that set poetry apart from other prose writing.