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28 February, 08:52

Select the correct answer.

Read "The Lily" by William Blake. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,

The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:

While the Lily white shall in love delight,

Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.

A.

abab

B.

abcb

C.

aabb

D.

abbc

E.

aabc

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  1. 28 February, 09:21
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    Answer: C, aabb

    Explanation: The first two lines rhyme (thorn & horn). The next two lines rhyme as well (delight & bright). This is consistent with aabb rhyme scheme, where the first two lines rhyme and the next two lines rhyme.
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