Practice Sonnets (1.1.2.1) - Module 3: The Power of Poetry: Imagery, Sound, and Emotion
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?

💡 Hint: Remember ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

Question 2 Easy

Define a volta in the context of a sonnet.

💡 Hint: Think about the change in theme.

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Question 1

What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
ABBAABBA
AABB CCDD

💡 Hint: Remember the structure of three quatrains and a couplet.

Question 2

True or False: All sonnets consist of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what defines a sonnet.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Select three sonnets by different poets and compare their use of the volta. How do these shifts affect the overall impact of the themes presented?

💡 Hint: Focus on how the 'turn' redefines the initial statement of the sonnet.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a Shakespearean sonnet about a personal experience, ensuring to implement a clear volta. Explain how you used rhyme scheme and meter to enhance your message.

💡 Hint: Make sure your sonnet follows the rhyme scheme and showcases a turning point in the theme.

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