Question

complete the rhyme scheme.
a a b b
when you and i were young, we knew
to shout and laugh, to work and play,
and night was partner to the day
in all our joys. so swift time flew.
from paul laurence dunbar,
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Explanation:

• The first line "When you and I were young, we knew" has the ending sound "knew".
• The second line "To shout and laugh, to work and play" has the ending sound "play".
• The third line "And night was partner to the day" has the ending sound "day" (rhymes with "play").
• The fourth line "In all our joys. So swift time flew" has the ending sound "flew" (rhymes with "knew").

Answer:

A, B, B, A