Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry

Question 1

Which syllables are stressed in the line that follows? Check all that apply.“We wear our fingers rough with handling them.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wear; rough; hand-

Question 2

Identify the irregularity in the line.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The line has eleven syllables.

Question 3

How does Frost use irregular blank verse to affect the language of his poem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Frost makes the language sound like everyday speech through irregular blank verse.

Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry Answers