How tall is the one whose glass is half-full;
How small is the one whose glass is a near-empty pool.
How sunny is the one who sees the bright side of things;
How gloomy is the one whose heart to clouds clings,
One smile, a snapshot of glee shared with a stranger;
One frown, a beast growling with anger.
A choice to be made:
For joy - will you be an open doorOr barricade?
B) Giving the ideas in a logical sequence creates a stronger
emphasis on the last stanza.
Separating "frown" and "a" with a comma creates a stronger
visual image.
C) Repeating the first words of each stanza creates a contrast thatreinforces the theme of unity.
D) Setting off the last two words of the poem creates emphasis that reinforces the theme of choosing.