Question 23 of 23beginner🔍 AnalyzeVery Short1 mark
Does this poem have a rhyme scheme? Poetry that does not have an obvious rhythm or rhyme is called 'free verse'.
Correct Answer
No, the poem does not have a rhyme scheme. It lacks an obvious rhythm or rhyme, making it a free verse poem.
Exercise: Thinking about the Poem | Q: 3 | (Page 14)
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Explanation
The poem 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg does not feature any rhyming words at the end of its lines (comes, feet, looking, city, haunches, on), nor does it follow a regular rhythmic pattern. As defined in the textbook context, poetry that lacks these elements is classified as 'free verse'.