First Flight (Poem): The Tale of Custard the Dragon · Class 10 · CBSE English
How does the poet use the rhyme scheme and rhythm to enhance the tone of the poem?
Practice question from First Flight (Poem): The Tale of Custard the Dragon (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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How does the poet use the rhyme scheme and rhythm to enhance the tone of the poem?
- A.A solemn and tragic tone through free verse.
- B.A lighthearted, ballad-like, and humorous tone using rhyming couplets.Correct answer
- C.A serious philosophical tone using complex sonnets.
- D.A mysterious suspenseful tone using irregular meter.
Solution
The poem is written in a light, bouncy rhythm with consistent couplets (AABB), giving it a whimsical, fairy-tale ballad style that matches its humorous narrative.
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