The Tempest

In Act V of The Tempest, Ariel sings a song in short rhymed couplets. Which of the following best describes the effect of Shakespeare’s choice to write the song in rhymed couplets? Choose two options.

Out of these choices that are given what 2 answers are correct to the question asked!

  • A. The rhymes show that Ariel is in an unusually serious mood.
  • B. The rhymes remind the audience that Ariel will soon be free.
  • C. The rhymes allow the author to use vivid descriptive language.
  • D. The rhymes help characterize Ariel as lively and light-hearted.
  • E. The rhymes make the song stand out from the surrounding blank verse.
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B. The rhymes remind the audience that Ariel will soon be free.

D. The rhymes help characterize Ariel as lively and light-hearted.

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