Question

when a poem does not have a specific rhyme, rhythm, meter and/or length, its written in free verse. while free verse has no set rules, it often contains poetic elements like figurative language and sound devices.
figurative language is descriptive language that means more than just its literal meaning. examples of figurative language include similes, metaphors, hyperbole and personification.
sound devices, including alliteration, assonance and onomatopoeia, are used by poets to create emphasis and meaning through the sound of their words.
according to the passage, what must a poem include to be considered free verse?
choose one option
a figurative language
b an abab rhyme scheme
c onomatopoeia or alliteration
d none of the above

Explanation:

The passage states that while free - verse often contains poetic elements like figurative language and sound devices (such as alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia), it has no set rules. So, a poem does not have to include any of these elements to be free - verse. Option B (an ABAB rhyme scheme) is a specific rhyme pattern which free - verse does not have.

Answer:

D. none of the above