What are some key details of stanza and meter in “Catching a Fly”? Select two answers.

A.
The first stanza shows that the fly is an invited guest to dinner.

B.
The meter is quick and unpredictable, like a fly buzzing around.

C.
The meter is slow and rhythmic, like ocean waves.

D.
The last stanza shows how the poet decided to swat the fly.

E.
The fifth stanza uses alliteration (words starting with the same letter) to describe the fly.

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Correct answer                                                                                           B. The meter is quick and unpredictable, like a fly buzzing around

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E.The fifth stanza uses alliteration (words starting with the same letter) to describe the fly.

In the poem, "Catching a Fly", the meter is quick and unpredictable and the 5th stanza uses alliteration to describe the fly. A meter is used to give rhythmic effect to the poem.

What is a meter in the poem?

A meter is used in the poem to give it a rhythmic effect by counting the number of syllables and how to structure those syllables in the poem. A poetry without a meter or rhythm is called a free verse.

In the poem "Catching a fly", poet has used fast and quick meter which is unpredictable, and in the 5th stanza alliteration is used.

Therefore, option, B "The meter is quick and unpredictable, like a fly buzzing around", and option, E, "The fifth stanza uses alliteration (words starting with the same letter) to describe the fly", are correct.

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