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What does the word 'Astute' mean?
What does the word 'Astute' mean?
What is a Villanelle?
What is a Villanelle?
A nineteen-line poem with two rhymes throughout, consisting of five tercets and a quatrain.
What does 'Mnemonic' refer to?
What does 'Mnemonic' refer to?
Aiding or designed to aid the memory.
Define 'Sagacity'.
Define 'Sagacity'.
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The term 'Ubiquitous' means present and found everywhere.
The term 'Ubiquitous' means present and found everywhere.
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What does 'Myriad' mean?
What does 'Myriad' mean?
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What is a Petrarchan Sonnet?
What is a Petrarchan Sonnet?
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What is an Octave in poetry?
What is an Octave in poetry?
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What does 'Idiosyncrasy' mean?
What does 'Idiosyncrasy' mean?
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What does 'Portend' mean?
What does 'Portend' mean?
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Who was Narcissus in Greek mythology?
Who was Narcissus in Greek mythology?
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What is a Sestet?
What is a Sestet?
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A __________ Sonnet has no set rhyme scheme.
A __________ Sonnet has no set rhyme scheme.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Astute: Indicates the ability to accurately evaluate situations or people for personal advantage.
- Villanelles: A complex poetic form made up of 19 lines, structured with five tercets and a quatrain, utilizing two repeating rhymes and refrains from the initial tercet.
- Mnemonic: Refers to techniques or devices that enhance memory retention.
- Sagacity: Signifies sharp mental insight and sound judgment.
- Ubiquitous: Describes a state of being present or existing everywhere simultaneously.
- Myriad: Denotes an exceedingly large or countless number.
Poetic Forms
- Petrarchan Sonnet: A sonnet type that features an octave following the rhyme scheme abbaabba, followed by a sestet with variable schemes like cdecde or cdcdcd, also known as the Italian sonnet.
- Octave: Represents a stanza or poem component with exactly eight lines.
- Sestet: Refers to the final six lines of a sonnet.
Literary Concepts
- Idiosyncrasy: Describes characteristics or behaviors that are unique to an individual.
- Portend: Serves as a warning or indication that significant or disastrous events may occur.
Mythological Reference
- Narcissus: A character from Greek mythology recognized for his extraordinary beauty; he was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope, known for his pride and disdain for those who adored him.
Additional Terms
- Blank Sonnet: A form of sonnet that does not use any rhyme, typically consisting of unrhymed iambic pentameter.
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Description
Test your knowledge on vocabulary definitions and various poetic forms. This quiz covers literary concepts from astute vocabulary choices to the structure of villanelles and sonnets. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!
