Question

how does the author’s use of free verse allow him to effectively express his feelings about the memorial in the poem “facing it”? the use of free verse allows him to use personification. the use of free verse allows him to use a traditional rhyme scheme. the use of free verse allows him to use similes and metaphors. the use of free verse allows him to use unconventional rhythm.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Personification is a literary device, not directly tied to free verse's structure. Free verse doesn't inherently enable personification more than other forms.
• Option 2: Free verse is defined by the absence of a traditional rhyme scheme, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Similes and metaphors are literary devices, and free verse doesn't uniquely allow them (other poetic forms can too).
• Option 4: Free verse is characterized by its lack of a fixed meter or rhyme scheme, allowing for unconventional rhythm. This matches the nature of free verse and how it can be used to express feelings with a non - traditional rhythmic structure.

Answer:

D. The use of free verse allows him to use unconventional rhythm. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D in order, with the last option being D. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly based on the actual labeling. Here we assume the options are ordered as given with the last one being the correct one.)