Question

IV. 5. Write the rhyme scheme of the poetic lines given below.
It was the age of chivalry
long ago in man's history
when to fight for a righteous cause
one did gain considerable applause.
Rhyme Scheme:​

Answer 1

Answer:

AABB

Explanation:

In the first two lines of the stanza, the words rhyme with each other, thus making the rhyme scheme AA for the first two lines.

In the last two lines, the words 'cause' and 'applause' rhyme with each other and make the rhyme scheme for the last two lines BB

Collectively, the rhyme scheme of the stanza becomes AABB