Question

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Q. what is the rhyme scheme of the poem ? how does it help in bringing out the contrasting ideas in the poem ? ( please explain answer )

Answer 1

The rhyme scheme of the poem "Fire and Ice" is aba abc bcb.

• The poet uses unique literary devices to highlight the destruction and depth of the text.

• Throughout the poem, the poet explains how the world will end either with fire or with ice.

• Each of the nine lines of the poem ends with the words ire, -ice, or –ate. Such as the word desire rhymes with fire showing passion, and valour.

• Meanwhile, each reverberating word envokes different and contrasting feelings in the reader.

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