Question
Use the poem Longing
by Paul Laurence Dunba to answer the question.
Which analysis of the prosody and graphic elements used in this poem is accurate?
(1 point)
Responses
The sound of the rhymes are used to mimic the sound of waves on the beach.
The sound of the rhymes are used to mimic the sound of waves on the beach.
The meter varies throughout the poem, contributing to the theme of nostalgia.
The meter varies throughout the poem, contributing to the theme of nostalgia.
The shape of the stanzas is used to build visual tension as the poem progresses.
The shape of the stanzas is used to build visual tension as the poem progresses.
The lines are close to the same length, contributing to a steady rhythm and even appearance on the page.
by Paul Laurence Dunba to answer the question.
Which analysis of the prosody and graphic elements used in this poem is accurate?
(1 point)
Responses
The sound of the rhymes are used to mimic the sound of waves on the beach.
The sound of the rhymes are used to mimic the sound of waves on the beach.
The meter varies throughout the poem, contributing to the theme of nostalgia.
The meter varies throughout the poem, contributing to the theme of nostalgia.
The shape of the stanzas is used to build visual tension as the poem progresses.
The shape of the stanzas is used to build visual tension as the poem progresses.
The lines are close to the same length, contributing to a steady rhythm and even appearance on the page.
Answers
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The most accurate analysis of the prosody and graphic elements used in Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem "Longing" is:
**The lines are close to the same length, contributing to a steady rhythm and even appearance on the page.**
This choice reflects how the uniformity in line length can create a sense of balance and rhythm, which enhances the overall effect and theme of the poem.
**The lines are close to the same length, contributing to a steady rhythm and even appearance on the page.**
This choice reflects how the uniformity in line length can create a sense of balance and rhythm, which enhances the overall effect and theme of the poem.
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