Read the passage from "invictus."

it matters not how strait the gate,
how charged with punishments the scroll,
i am the master of my fate,
i am the captain of my soul.

how do the rhyme and meter work together to contribute to the author's purpose for writing?

a: the rhyme and meter are halting and uneven, the writer communicate his fear of the future.

b: the rhyme and meter are bouncy and light, communicating the author's decision to ignore those who criticize him.

c: the rhyme and meter are harsh and sharp, the writer communicate his severe emotional pain.

d: the rhyme and meter are somber and military-like, communicating the author's determination to reach his goals.