Here are the answers to the questions about the poem "Frog Squash": 2. Yes, the poet used a clear rhythm in this poem. 3. a) The rhythm of this poem is light and bouncy, which can make it feel somewhat playful or childlike despite the subject matter. b) The lines in this poem that use rhyme are: • "fog" and "frog" • "plop" and "stop" • "sole" and "whole" • "down" and "frown" • "well" and "spell" • "around" and "sound" c) The poet likely used rhythm to make the poem more engaging and memorable, and to give it a consistent, flowing feel that might soften the impact of the unfortunate event. 4. The speaker is walking in the fog and accidentally steps on a frog, hearing a squishing sound. They check their foot and are relieved to find the frog is still whole. However, the speaker then hears another peculiar squishing sound. The poem concludes with the realization that the speaker stepped on the frog again, causing it to stop moving. 5. The poet uses a light, almost happy rhythm to contrast with the sad story of the frog's fate. This contrast might serve to make the poem more accessible or less grim for readers, or to highlight the speaker's initial relief before the final, tragic outcome. 6. Yes, the last line "To make that frog stop." is separate from the rest of the poem. The poet likely chose to put this line on its own to emphasize the finality of the frog's death and to create a stark, impactful conclusion that lingers with the reader. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.