1 Which of the following best describes the poem’s organization? A. stanzas of two lines in which the end words of each line rhyme

B. stanzas of four lines throughout with every other end word rhyming

C. a pattern of two-, four-, and six-line stanzas with a changing rhyme scheme

D. alternating stanzas of four lines and two lines with a consistent rhyme scheme2

Which best describes a purpose of the four-line stanzas in the poem?

A. Each adds a new theme to the poem’s meaning.

B. Each describes an episode that advances the story.

C. Each marks a new time and place in the chronology.

D. Each repeats the same phrase about the main character.

The structure of the poem uses lines of consistently similar length. Which best describes a reason this text feature is used in the poem?

A. It shows all events in the poem are equally important.

B. It makes it easier for the poet to find rhyming end words.

C. It allows the poet to create a steady rhythm throughout.

D. It makes the sometimes difficult phrasing easier to read.

4 Explain what effect the repetition of the lines “Brennan on the Moor, Brennan on the Moor, / Bold and undaunted stood young Brennan on the Moor” has on the meaning of the poem. Use at least two details from the text to support your answer.

5 The poet organizes the poem into stanzas that have four lines or only two lines. Explain why the poet structured the poem in this way by comparing the content presented in the four-line and two-line stanzas. Support your answer with at least two details from the poem