Please help?

How do rhyme and the change in meter in these lines enhance the meaning of the poem?
The summer hath his joys, And winter his delights, Though love and all his pleasures are but toys, They shorten tedious nights.

A.These techniques change the tone from one of awe to one of delight.
B.These techniques synthesize the meaning of the seasons and nighttime.
C.These techniques reverse the attitude of the poem toward nighttime.
D.These techniques help the poet to mock those who treat love lightly.

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Please help?

How do rhyme and the change in meter in these lines enhance the meaning of the poem?
    The summer hath his joys, And winter his delights, Though love and all his pleasures are but toys, They shorten tedious nights.

A.These techniques change the tone from one of awe to one of delight.
B.These techniques synthesize the meaning of the seasons and nighttime.
C.These techniques reverse the attitude of the poem toward nighttime.
D.These techniques help the poet to mock those who treat love lightly.

mr.z · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Yay! Thank you. I find this one to be tricky.

mr.z · Answer

I wanna say A or D. I'd go with A first.

anonymous · Answer

Why do you think it is A?

mr.z · Answer

Because " tone from one of awe to one of delight." 

"The summer hath his joys, And winter his delights" starts out in the season(s) then as the season (winter or summer) progress it goes from first experiencing the "awe" of the season to the complete delight of the season.

That's my theory at least.

anonymous · Answer

I am going to go with A, thank you for explaining

mr.z · Answer

He's enjoying the season as it goes on basically.

mr.z · Answer

Also no problem. I hope it helps. :D

anonymous · Answer

It was right, do you think I could get your opinion on one more?

anonymous · Answer

@Mr.Z

mr.z · Answer

Sure!

anonymous · Answer

What combination of elements helps portray the pleasures of winter in these lines from the poem?
Now yellow waxen lights
Shall wait on honey love
The word choice, sound, and imagery emphasize gentleness.
The “waxen lights” contrast with the sweetness of “honey love.”
The references to golden colors echo the comforts of winter.
The rhythm creates a sense of languor characteristic of winter.

anonymous · Answer

I feel like it could be A or B, but not sure

mr.z · Answer

What are the choices?

anonymous · Answer

A.The word choice, sound, and imagery emphasize gentleness.
B.The “waxen lights” contrast with the sweetness of “honey love.”
C.The references to golden colors echo the comforts of winter.
D. The rhythm creates a sense of languor characteristic of winter.

mr.z · Answer

I would say B.
A and B sound good, but B explains alittle more.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much! :)

mr.z · Answer

No problem! Any time. :D