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Which definition below describes the definition of the theme of poetry

A) The pattern of ryming lines within a poem
B)The underlying message that a poem conveys
C) The pattern of stressed syllables in a poem
D) The type of poem :Haiku, limerick, free verse, ect.

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D) The type of poem :Haiku, limerick, free verse, ect.
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The theme of poetry is what happens in a poem, or B. the underlying message that a poem conveys.
A and C refer to rhymes and meters, which have nothing to do with the theme.
D refers to genres, not themes.
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