4.1.2.1 - Sonnets
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Practice Questions
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What is a sonnet?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of lines.
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
💡 Hint: Recall the pattern of the rhymes.
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What type of rhyme scheme does a Petrarchan sonnet typically use?
💡 Hint: Look for clues in the structure of the poem.
True or False: A sonnet is always 16 lines long.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a sonnet.
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Select a well-known sonnet and analyze the use of meter and rhyme. Discuss how the poet’s choices enhance the theme.
💡 Hint: Focus on specific lines and how they contribute to the theme.
Write an original sonnet, ensuring to include an emotional shift. Explain how your chosen rhyme scheme shapes the poem’s impact.
💡 Hint: Consider how the ending can transform the initial sentiment.
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