Read the passage from "Invictus."
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
How do the rhyme and meter work together to contribute to the author's purpose for writing?
A: The rhyme and meter are halting and uneven, helping the writer communicate his fear of the future.
B: The rhyme and meter are bouncy and light, communicating the author's decision to ignore those who criticize him.
C: The rhyme and meter are harsh and sharp, helping the writer communicate his severe emotional pain.
D: The rhyme and meter are somber and military-like, communicating the author's determination to reach his goals.