Read the poem "Rise Around the Rosie" and answer the questions that follow, including describing its rhyme scheme and how the rhythm is achieved.

i) Describe the rhyme scheme in the above poem and state its effectiveness. The rhyme scheme of the poem is AABBCC. This regular and consistent rhyme scheme creates a predictable, musical rhythm that makes the poem easy to read and remember. It can also contribute to a sense of structure or a steady, relentless progression, which might underscore the theme of creeping fear. ii) Apart from rhymes, explain two other ways the rhythm has been achieved in the above poem. 1. Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds, such as in "But all our walls are creeping near" and "the all-clear call", creates a musical quality and emphasizes certain words, contributing to the poem's rhythm. 2. Relatively consistent line length/meter: Many lines have a similar number of syllables (e.g., lines 3, 4, and 5 each have 8 syllables), which creates a steady, predictable pace and contributes to the overall rhythm of the poem. iii) How would you perform the last line of the poem above? The last line, "I wait all the day for the all-clear call," would be performed with a slow, deliberate pace to emphasize the long duration of waiting. The tone would be one of weary anticipation or longing, with a slight emphasis on the words "wait" and "all-clear call" to convey the speaker's desire for relief.