The Violet

How does the meter affect the poem?

• It creates a natural rhythm throughout the poem.

• It emphasizes the importance of the topic of the poem.

• It reinforces the main message of the poem.

• It helps the reader understand who is speaking in the poem.

The most likely reason the poet uses stanzas in the poem is to -

(a)  

• create a sense of happiness in the poem
• show the natural growth and death of a flower
• build upon an idea until a deeper meaning emerges
• compare a variety of topics throughout the poem

The poet uses intentional line breaks to —​ ​ (a)  

• create a specific rhyme scheme
• emphasize how brief the life of a flower is
• cause the reader to pause after each idea
• suggest the blooming of a flower

What is a theme of the poem?

• The poet's message is we should be humble and polite.

• The poet's message is beauty does not last.

• The poet's message is we should be unique.

• The poet's message is we should be confident in ourselves.

Which is an example of humility.

• It might have graced a rosy bower,

• And there diffused its sweet perfume,

• And yet it was a lovely flower,

• Its stalk was bent, it hung its head,