Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem.


How does the question and answer form of the rhyming couplets in “On Another’s Sorrow” affect the meaning of the poem?


It forces the reader to form opinions that agree with the poet.


It allows the poet to explore the topic more deeply.


It makes the poem sound more like a conversation between the poet and reader.


It creates a barrier between the poet and reader that results in singular thinking.

Answer 1

The answer is C. It makes the poem sound more like a conversation between the poet and reader.

Answer 2

Answer:

It makes the poem sound more like a conversation between the poet and reader.

Explanation:

4.10 Quiz: Structure and Language of Poetry