Question

Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"? The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the first stanza. The poem adheres to strict ABAB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the final stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza.

Answer 1

Question:

Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"?

Answer:

The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza

Answer 2

In order to find which is the rhyme scheme for this poem we are going to review one stanza as an example.

Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,  A (first ending sound)  

  Is our destined end or way;   B (second ending sound

But to act, that each to-morrow   A (repeat the sound of the first line)

  Find us farther than to-day.  B (repeat the sound of the second line)

After this review, we can se that the scheme is the same on every stanza, the answer is The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza. Is the same rhyme scheme in every stanza from the beginning to the end.