What stylistic feature enhances the musical quality of pastoral poems?
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Correct answer: Rhyme and song-like rhythms
Rhyme and song-like rhythms enhance musicality in pastoral poetry. Many pastoral poems imitate songs sung by shepherds, reinforcing the genre's lyrical and performative character.
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