Question

Read the poem excerpt.

Which statement best describes the meter?
A backyard reality is rearranged.
Hopscotch lines cower and hide,
The toys in the yard... lost until spring.

Answer 1

The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The meter is not fixed.
• We are left with "two-way conversation" and "unpredictable".
• The poem is unpredictable.
• Therefore, the meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.