The scrutiny- structure

Question 1

What form is the poem written in?

Answer 1

A dramatic monologue

Question 2

What’s the effect of the form?

Answer 2

No set form reflects rebellion of cavalier
entertaining and humorous effect.

Question 3

What’s the rhyme scheme?

Answer 3

ABABB

Question 4

What’s the effect of the rhyme scheme?

Answer 4

regularity and control mirrors the control the speaker has over lover
rhyming couplet reflects the speakers insincerity

Question 5

How many stanzas?

Answer 5

4 cinquains

Question 6

Whats the meter?

Answer 6

Iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter

Question 7

What’s the effect of the meter?

Answer 7

bouncy, playful and songlike
reminds the audience that the poem is not serious.

Question 8

How can you describe the use of the meters?

Answer 8

Alternates between Iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter

Question 9

What’s the effect of the use of the meters?

Answer 9

Relative untrustworthiness of the poem reflects his untrusting nature.

Question 10

How is end stopped use

Answer 10

Mostly all the poems lines are end stoped

Question 11

What’s the effect of using end stops?

Answer 11

Poem is lively and quick
Reflects the speakers confidence and self assurance