Which two sets of end-rhyme pairs in emily dickinson's "the soul selects her own society" exhibit slant rhyme? the soul selects her own society — then — shuts the door — to her divine majority — present no more — unmoved — she notes the chariots — pausing — at her low gate — unmoved — an emperor be kneeling upon her mat — i've known her — from an ample nation — choose one — then — close the valves of her attention — like stone— answer choice: a. then — shuts the door — b. present no more — c. at her low gate — d. upon her mat — e. choose one — f. like stone—

Slant rhyme occurs when the ending stressed syllables of a word match their consonants but are preceded by different vowel sounds.

The first set of end-rhyme pair that exhibits slant rhyme is:

C. At her low Gate

D. Upon her Mat

In this case, the consonant "t" matches but the vowels are different.

The other set of end-rhyme pair is:

E. Choose One [rhymes with]

F. Like a Stone

The strong and final "n" coincides in both verses but the preceding vowels are different.

This kind of rhyme is also known as imperfect rhyme or near rhyme. Poets use it to provide a variety of rhyming effects and a variation in tone, thus making the poem more interesting for readers.

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.