How many stanzas are there in "The Ball Poem"?
Answer
5
The correct answer is 5 — Confirm that there are five such groups, i.e., five stanzas.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the poem and look for blank lines that separate groups of verses.
- Count each group of verses between the blank lines.
- Confirm that there are five such groups, i.e., five stanzas.
Common mistake: Counting the total number of lines instead of the number of stanzas.
Concept tested: Poem structure
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