Question

read the poem. excerpt from the raven by edgar allan poe once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, while i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. tis some visitor, i muttered, tapping at my chamber door— which statement best describes the impact of poes use of both internal and end rhyme in this poem? the rhyme makes the poem easier to remember. the rhyme gives the poem an even rhythm and maintains the tension. the lines with internal rhyme are more significant than the lines that use only end rhyme. each use of rhyme marks the end of a phrase or idea.

Explanation:

Internal and end - rhyme in "The Raven" create a rhythmic pattern. This rhythm helps build and maintain a sense of tension and unease throughout the poem, which is fitting for its dark and mysterious theme. While rhyme can make a poem easier to remember, the primary impact here is the rhythm and tension. Also, internal and end - rhyme are both important and there is no clear hierarchy between them, and not all rhymes mark the end of a phrase or idea.

Answer:

The rhyme gives the poem an even rhythm and maintains the tension.