Question

question 6 of 10
read this poem:
my old eyes are blind
but my memories are deep
they help me to see.
this is an example of which type of poem?
a. ode
b. free verse
c. ballad
d. haiku

Explanation:

Analyze the syllable structure of the poem

• Line 1: "My old eyes are blind" -> My (1) old (1) eyes (1) are (1) blind (1) = 5 syllables.
• Line 2: "But my memories are deep" -> But (1) my (1) mem-o-ries (3) are (1) deep (1) = 7 syllables.
• Line 3: "They help me to see." -> They (1) help (1) me (1) to (1) see (1) = 5 syllables.

Match structure to poetic forms

• The poem consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
• This specific structure defines a traditional Japanese Haiku.

Answer:

• (A) Ode
• (B) Free verse
• (C) Ballad
• (D) Haiku (Correct answer)