What poetic elements can you comment upon in "We Are Seven"?

There are a number of poetic elements that can be
commented upon in this excellent poem. I am going to refer to the rhyme and rhythm and
how this relates to the content. One of the aspects of this poem that stands out is the
way in which there is on the whole a regular rhyme scheme of ABAB that dominates the
poem. This is paralleled by a very regular rhythm, which seems to capture the
stubborness of the girl and the incredulity of the speaker as they continue to argue
against each other and insist upon their view being the right one. The regular rhythm
and rhyme thus gives the poem an unrelenting, unyielding tone, which mirrors the
stand-off that is narrated between the speaker and the
girl:

"How
many are you, then, said I,

"If they two are in
heaven?"

Quick was the little Maid's
reply,

"O Master! we are
seven."

Thus rhythm and rhyme
help exemplify the conflict and the clash of different perspectives in the
poem.