Question

identifying elements of dramatic structure in poetry
father left home
on a navy mission
on this day
nine years ago
when i was almost one.
he was captured
on route 1
an hour south of the city
by moped.
that’s all we know.

• “missing in action,”

thanha lai
which elements of dramatic structure does this poem use? check all that apply.
□ rhyme scheme
□ characterization
□ plot
□ couplets
□ stanzas

Explanation:

• Characterization: The poem mentions "Father," which is a character.
• Plot: There is a sequence of events - father left on a navy mission, was captured.
• Stanzas: The poem is divided into stanzas (groups of lines).

Answer:

characterization, plot, stanzas