Question

When a poet changes the meter in a poem, it forces the reader to

A. focus on figurative language.
B. paraphrase the meaning.
C. overlook some syllables.
D. emphasize key words.

Answer 1

When a poet changes the meter in a poem, it forces the reader to emphasize key words. D is the correct option.

By changing the meter, there is a shift in the accentuation pattern which automatically emphasizes some parts of the lines.

Meter creates a specific rhythm to a poem. When the meter changes, the reader will have to stops or slows down while reading the poem which emphasizes any key words.

Answer 2

The correct answer should be D. emphasize key words

By changing the meter you change the accentuation pattern which automatically emphasizes some parts of the lines.