Question

How does the meter affect the poem The Road Not Taken?

A. The high energy of the rhythm creates a sense of urgency

B. The sluggish rhythm shows a lack of movement

C. The upbeat rhythm creates a joyful mood

D. The steady rhythm feels consistent, like steps

Answer 1

D. The steady rhythm feels consistent, like steps

Step-by-step explanation:

The meter of "The Road Not Taken" follows an iambic pentameter. This kind of meter follows the pattern of having an unstressed syllable that is followed by a stressed syllable.

If you read the lines, they are steady which is similar to the feeling of the person in the poem when he's about to choose his path. He starts from the diverging roads then off he went to choose his own path. In this case, it feels like he's moving by using his steps in traveling towards the path.