Question

1. Free verse is often used by poets to

strengthen the ironic impact of the poem.
help readers focus on the message rather than the structure.
make readers imagine with their senses what is being described.

2. The mood of the poem “The Hollow Men” can best be described as
dark and somber.
moving and hopeful.
violent and energetic.

Answer 1

1. help readers focus on the message rather than the structure.

2. dark and somber

Step-by-step explanation:

The tone is hollow man is dark.

"This is the dead land

This is cactus land

Here the stone images

Are raised, here they receive"

It's verses are sinister and evoke a sinister sensation. By using free verse, the author might make you focus on what he is saying instead of worrying about the metrics, rhymes or rhythm. The focus is the message.

Answer 2

1. Free verse is often used by poets to
help readers focus on the message rather than the structure.

2. The mood of the poem “The Hollow Men” can best be described as

dark and somber.