Poetic Forms and Sonnets Quiz

Diona: A traditional poem with 7 syllables per line, composed of 3 lines per stanza, featuring a rhyme.
Tanaga: A Tagalog poem consisting of 4 lines with each having 7 syllables, formatted with rhyming words at the end of each stanza.
Haiku: A Japanese poetry style with 3 lines totaling 17 syllables, structured in a 5-7-5 syllable format. Emphasizes the concept of "cutting" (kiru).
Sonnet: Contains 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme, often employing iambic pentameter (10 syllables). The term derives from "little song."

Italian (Petrarchan) Sonnet: Features an octave (8 lines) with the rhyme scheme abbaabba introducing a problem, followed by a sestet (6 lines) that addresses the problem (cdc dcd or cdecde).
English (Shakespearean) Sonnet: A variation named after Shakespeare, consists of 3 quatrains and a final couplet with the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg, typically exploring themes of romantic love.

Definition: A form of poetry that disregards traditional meter and rhyme, emphasizing natural speech patterns without a fixed structure.
Characteristics:
- No regular meter or rhyme scheme.
- Based on natural pauses and rhythm.
- Known as "vers libre" in French.
Functions: Offers freedom for poets, facilitating imagination and personal expression, and allowing for dynamic word choice without conventional constraints.
Notable Poets:
- Walt Whitman: Known as the father of free verse; his poems often use natural metaphors to engage readers.
- Emily Dickinson: Recognized as the mother of American free verse; her works imitate natural speech rhythms.
- John Ashbery: Authored "Soonest Mended," contributing to the genre.
- Ezra Pound: Developed modern free verse with musicality.

Line Break: A device that separates two halves of a thought at the end of a line, promoting dynamism and creating ambiguity in meaning.
Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or phrase across line breaks, leading to a fast-paced reading experience and creating a sense of flow, derived from the French word meaning "to straddle."
Typography: Refers to the design and arrangement of printed text, influencing the physical appearance and presentation of poetry, which includes choices in paper, ink, and overall design.