The correct answer is the second option - <span>to occur unexpectedly and have destructive or harmful effects.
</span>Here, the word struck is just a past form of the verb to strike, meaning to happen unexpectedly and have dire consequences, like an earthquake can hit California, in this case. The final definition is a noun, and does not fit in the context of the original sentence.
A somber poem written in mourning for the dead is called elegy, you must have written your options wrong, because I don't see the correct option elegy here.
A ballad is a poem that tells a story, usually of a romanticized character, in short, rhythmic stanzas. An epic is a long poem that tells a story of a hero or legend. A sonnet is a love poem, generally that follows a specific structure. An ode is <span>serious poem written to express strong emotion.</span>
Answer:
A. No set meter
B. Varying line lengths
E. Unconventional punctuation
Explanation:
Free verse poetry is poetry without regular meter, rhythm, or rhyme scheme. It doesn't follow a particular set of rules, including the punctuation rules, which leads to unconventional punctuation. It consists of lines of varying lengths.
When it comes to the themes this type of poetry deals with, they don't have to be personal.
This is why the correct options are options A, B, and E.
