Question

which statement best describes the rhyme scheme of a thought on the inestimable blessing of reason? there are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme abab throughout. there are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme abcb throughout. there is a series of consecutive rhyming couplets. there is an absence of a clear rhyme scheme.

Explanation:

To determine the rhyme - scheme, one must analyze the end - sounds of lines in stanzas. In "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason", if there are two stanzas with a consistent ABAB rhyme - scheme throughout, it means that the first and third lines rhyme with each other and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other in each stanza. This is a common and recognizable rhyme - scheme in poetry.

Answer:

There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABAB throughout.