How is free verse different from formal verse?
It has irregular meter and line length and sounds like natural speech.
It does not employ punctuation marks or other grammatical devices.
It uses slang words and phrases rather than formal English.
It only rhymes every other line and is metered in a specific way.
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Formal verse, on the other hand, follows specific rules of meter, rhyme, and stanza structure. It typically has a specific rhyme scheme and uses a consistent meter (such as iambic pentameter). Formal verse often sounds more structured and polished compared to free verse.
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