What is the effect of poetic structure on "Sonnet 55" by William Shakespeare?

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The strict rhythm and rhyme scheme keep the speaker from getting overly emotional.
The strict rhythm and rhyme scheme keep the speaker from getting overly emotional.

The rhythm and rhyme scheme underscore the speaker's deep love of the subject.
The rhythm and rhyme scheme underscore the speaker's deep love of the subject.

The rhythm and rhyme scheme distract the reader and create a tense mood.
The rhythm and rhyme scheme distract the reader and create a tense mood.

The regular rhythm and rhyme scheme lull the reader into a peaceful mood.

The regular rhythm and rhyme scheme lull the reader into a peaceful mood.