Use the poem to answer the question. A child jumped right up in bed, scared of a monster ‘til Mom said, “My dear you are frantic; there’s no need to panic. The monster is all in your head!” How does the poem’s rhyme scheme contribute to the mood of the poem? (1 point) Responses The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is. The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is. The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood. The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood. The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood. The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood. The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.

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The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood. The use of a light, rhythmic pattern with end rhymes gives the poem a whimsical and comforting tone, which contrasts with the child’s fear of the monster, ultimately conveying a reassuring message.