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Beowulf
by Eddie McPherson
For no cause whatever would the earlmen’s defender
Leave in life-joys the loathsome newcomer,
He deemed his existence utterly useless
To men under heaven. Many a noble
Of Beowulf brandished his battle-sword old,
Would guard the life of his lord and protector,
The far-famous chieftain, if able to do so;
While waging the warfare, this wist they but little,
Brave battle-thanes, while his body intending
To slit into slivers, and seeking his spirit:
That the relentless foeman nor finest of weapons
Of all on the earth, nor any of war-bills
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The Lady of Shalott
by Alfred Lord Tennyson
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;
And thro’ the field the road runs by
To many-tower’d Camelot;
And up and down the people go,
Gazing where the lilies blow
Round an island there below,
The island of Shalott.
Willows whiten, aspens quiver,
Little breezes dusk and shiver
Thro’ the wave that runs forever
By the island in the river
Flowing down to Camelot.
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Question
Use the passages to answer the question.
Which statement explains the poetic element that these passages have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
They both lack a rhyme scheme.
They both lack a rhyme scheme.
They are both ballads.
They are both ballads.
They are both sonnets.
They both use a dramatic structure.
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The correct response is:
They both lack a rhyme scheme.
While there are poetic elements present in both "Beowulf" and "The Lady of Shalott," they do not adhere to a consistent rhyme scheme. "Beowulf" is an epic poem, and "The Lady of Shalott" is known for its lyrical qualities, but they do not both fit into the definitions of ballads or sonnets. Additionally, while dramatic structure can be found in both, it is not a defining element they share.
