Poem: The Dancing RainIn the whispering woods, the raindrops tap,Pitter-patter on the rooftops, a soft lullaby's wrap.The wind whooshes through the trees so tall,While the clouds gather and begin to fall.Lightning flashes in the darkening sky,As the thunder crashes, a rumble nearby.With each gentle splash, the world feels alive,In the dance of the rain, nature's joy will thrive.1. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem of the firststanza?A) ABABB) AABBC) ABCBD) ABBA2. Which of the following lines contains alliteration?A) "In the whispering woods, the raindrops tap,"B) "With each gentle splash, the world feels alive,"C) "While the clouds gather and begin to fall."D) "As the thunder crashes, a rumble nearby."3. What is an example of assonance in the poem?A) "The wind whooshes through the trees so tall,"B) "Lightning flashes in the darkening sky,"C) "And the dark clouds began to cry."D) "Raindrops tapped on the rooftops, a soft lullaby'swrap."4. Which of the following words is an example ofonomatopoeia from the poem?A) GentleB) TapC) WhisperD) Gather5. How do the sound devices in the poem contributeto its overall mood?A) They create a chaotic and loud atmosphereB) They evoke a serene and calming ambianceC) They enhance the energy and the liveliness Of the rainstorm D) They make the poem difficult to read and understand
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Answer:1. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem in the first stanza? - B) AABB2. Which of the following lines contains alliteration? - A) "In the whispering woods, the raindrops tap,"3. What is an example of assonance in the poem? - B) "Lightning flashes in the darkening sky,"4. Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia from the poem? - B) Tap5. How do the sound devices in the poem contribute to its overall mood? - B) They evoke a serene and calming ambiance
