How does the repetition in the poem affect the tone of the poem? Question 2 options:
A) The repetition creates a slowly building rhythm like a river heading towards a waterfall.
B) The repetition is intentionally used to make the poem feel out of rhythm.
C) The repetition creates a rhythm that is commonly used in certain parts of Mississippi.
D) The repetition in the poem creates a steady rhythm that is similar to the steady flow of a river.

The repetition in the poem creates a steady rhythm that is similar to the steady flow of a river.

Explanation:

D

Explanation:

Poetic Structure in Pope’s Essay on Man

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a. the scene is structured as a dialogue between two characters in their own informal language.

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation: