Rhyme SchemeThe lines of this poem are written in iambic tetrameter. Each stanza contains nine lines and each have a rhyme scheme of AAAABCCCB. The "A" and "C" lines display a tetrameter, while the "B" lines display a trimeter. The "B" is always "Camelot" in the fifth line of each stanza or "Shalott" in the ninth line of each stanza.
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closed formThis poem is an example of a closed poem because there is a strict rhythm, rhyme, amount of syllables per line, and a rigid form. There is a rhyme pattern as described under rhyme scheme and the stanzas are all the same length. Also, the fact that every stanza ends in "The Lady of Shalott," helps support the fact that this poem has a closed form. Most phrases are contained within one line (syntax), which also supports the closed form.
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Open Form
This poem is an example of an open poem due to the fact that there is not set pattern/form. There is no rhyme scheme, no consistent line length, and no stanzas.