Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"? The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the first stanza. The poem adheres to strict ABAB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the final stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza. The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza.
In order to find which is the rhyme scheme for this poem we are going to review one stanza as an example.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, A (first ending sound)
Is our destined end or way; B (second ending sound
But to act, that each to-morrow A (repeat the sound of the first line)
Find us farther than to-day. B (repeat the sound of the second line)
After this review, we can se that the scheme is the same on every stanza, the answer is The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza. Is the same rhyme scheme in every stanza from the beginning to the end.
Question:
Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"?
Answer:
The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza