The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood. The use of a consistent and light rhyme scheme gives the poem a whimsical quality, allowing the subject of fear (the monster) to be addressed in a lighthearted way, ultimately reassuring the child.
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?
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Responses
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
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 reflects how strict the parent is.
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