How does the author's use of rhyme scheme enhance the theme of the poem?
a. The rhyming couplets create a calm and soothing mood, indicating the speaker takes comfort in believing
the tragedy was God's way of teaching her a lesson of spiritual wealth.
b. The rhyme scheme creates a light-hearted, sing-song effect.
c. The rhyming couplets create a tense and harsh mood, indicating God is wrathful and punishing her for her
sins.
d. The different rhyming patterns are jarring and mirror the worry and anxiety of the speaker.
POEM:
In silent night when rest I took, For sorrow near i did not look, I waken'd was with thund'ring noise And Piteous shrieks of dreadful voice.
That fearful sound of fire and fire,.
Let no man know is my Desire.
I, starting up, the light did spy, And to my God my heart did cry To strengthen me in my Distress And not to leave me succourless. 10
Then coming out beheld a space,
The flame consume my dwelling place.
And, when I could no longer look, I blest his Name that gave and took,
That laid my goods now in the dust 16
Yea so it was, and so twas just.
It was his own. it was not mine;
Far be it that I should repine.
He might of All justly bereft.
But yet sufficient for us left 20
When by the Ruines oft I past, My sorrowing eyes aside did cast, And here and there the places spy Where oft I sate, and long did lye.
Here stood that Trunk and there that chest 26
There lay that store I counted best
My pleasant things in ashes lye, And them behold no more shall [ Under thy roof no guest shall sit,
Nor at thy Table eat a bitt.so
No pleasant tale shall 'ere be told, Nor things recounted done of old,
No Candle ere shall shine in Thee, Nor bridegroom's voice ere heard shall bee In silence ever shalt thou lees
Adieu, Adelu, All's vanity.
Then straight I gin my heart to chide, And didst thy wealth on earth abide?
Didst fox thy hope an mould ring dust,
The arm of flesh didst make thy trust? 10
Raise up thy thoughts above the sky
That dunghil mists away may fly.
Thou hast an house on high erect
Fram'd by that mighty Arched, With glory richly furnished, as
Stands permanent tho this bee fled.
It's purchased, and paid for too By him who hath enough to doe A Price 50 vast as is unknown,
Yet, by his Gift, is made thine own. so There's wealth enough. I need no more;
Farewell my Pell, tarewell my Store The world no longer let me Love, My hope and Treasure lyes Above.
d. The different rhyming patterns are jarring and mirror the worry and anxiety of the speaker.
The author's use of rhyme scheme in the poem enhances the theme by creating a calm and soothing mood. The rhyming couplets in the poem create a sense of rhythm, which in turn creates a calm and soothing atmosphere for the reader. This indicates that the speaker takes comfort in believing that the tragedy she experienced was God's way of teaching her a lesson of spiritual wealth. Therefore, the correct answer is option a.
To determine how the author's use of rhyme scheme enhances the theme of the poem, we can analyze the different rhyming patterns and their effects on the overall tone and mood of the poem.
In this poem, the author uses a rhyme scheme of AABBCCDD, with each couplet consisting of two lines that rhyme. The consistent use of rhyming couplets creates a sense of harmony and structure in the poem.
Option a suggests that the rhyme scheme creates a calm and soothing mood, indicating the speaker takes comfort in believing the tragedy was God's way of teaching her a lesson of spiritual wealth. However, this interpretation may not be supported by the harsh sounds portrayed by the fire and the speaker's distress.
Option b states that the rhyme scheme creates a light-hearted, sing-song effect. While the rhyme scheme does create a rhythmic quality to the poem, the subject matter and tone of the poem are not light-hearted. The theme of loss and reflection doesn't align with a light-hearted effect.
Option c suggests that the rhyme scheme creates a tense and harsh mood, indicating that God is wrathful and punishing the speaker for her sins. This interpretation could be supported by the use of harsh sounds, such as "thund'ring noise," "Piteous shrieks," and the consuming flame. The rhyming couplets reinforce this mood by creating a sense of harshness and discord.
Option d suggests that the different rhyming patterns are jarring and mirror the worry and anxiety of the speaker. However, the rhyme scheme in this poem remains consistent, with all lines following the AABBCCDD pattern. Therefore, this option does not accurately describe the poem's rhyme scheme.
Based on the analysis, option c is the most fitting answer. The rhyming couplets in the poem create a tense and harsh mood, which aligns with the theme of the speaker feeling punished by God for her sins.