1.1.2.1 - Sonnets
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Practice Questions
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What is the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?
💡 Hint: Remember ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Define a volta in the context of a sonnet.
💡 Hint: Think about the change in theme.
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What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
💡 Hint: Remember the structure of three quatrains and a couplet.
True or False: All sonnets consist of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter.
💡 Hint: Think about what defines a sonnet.
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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.
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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