1.2.4.3.4 - Sestet
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What is a sestet?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of lines.
Which famous poet wrote sonnets that include sestets?
💡 Hint: He is known for his contributions to English literature.
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What is a sestet?
💡 Hint: Think about the numeric value of the term itself.
True or False: A sestet can only appear at the end of a poem.
💡 Hint: Remember how it can function in different types of structures.
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Write a sestet using a rhyme scheme of ABAB, exploring a theme of nature, and analyze how the rhyme scheme affects the poem's rhythm.
💡 Hint: Focus on vivid imagery related to nature.
Identify a poem that features a sestet and compare its function with that of another stanza form (like the quatrain).
💡 Hint: Look for contrasts in how ideas are developed.
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