Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

–"Do not go gentle into that good night,"
Dylan Thomas
Which statement best describes the effect of the rhyme in this stanza?

The use of the rhyming words night and light stresses the idea that people should not be afraid of death.
The use of the rhyming words age and rage highlights the contrast between the speaker’s youth and his complex emotions.
The use of the rhyming words night and light emphasizes the contrast between death and life.
The use of the rhyming words age and rage draws attention to the speaker’s optimism.

Labode, roger. "ten best dog breeds." family. dec. 2002. pp 17-18. what is the word family? a. article title b. name of publication c. author's name d. publisher

4. interpret how do the speaker's descriptions of and feelings about the wind change as the poem progresses? how does this shift show a change in the tone of the poem?

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.