Question 49
MediumOriginal questionFaster than fairies, faster than witches,
Bridges and houses, hedges and ;
And along like troops in a battle
All through the meadows the horses and cattle:
All of the sights of the hill and the plain
Fly as thick as driving rain;
And ever again, in the wink of an eye,
Painted stations whistle by.
Here is a child who and scrambles,
All by himself and gathering ;
Here is a tramp who stands and gazes;
And here is the green for stringing the daisies!
Here is a cart run away in the road
Lumping along with man and load;
And here is a mill, and there is a river:
Each a and gone forever!
Why does the poem's rhythm feel quick and regular?
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Lines like "Bridges and houses, hedges and ditches" have a quick beat that sounds like wheels on rails.
The rhyming pairs come one after another, as fast as the sights outside.
Worth noting
The lines are short, not long; their speed matches the subject.
- Concept
- Linking rhythm to meaning
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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