Questions and Answers
Which lines from 'Sonnet in Primary Colors' by Rita Dove provide an example of a rhyme? (Select all that apply)
Which words from 'Monet's Waterlilies' by Robert Hayden most appeal to the sense of sight?
Which quotation from the poem 'Sonnet in Primary Colors' by Rita Dove includes an allusion?
What does the poem include that the artwork does not?
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What is a stanza?
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What structural element is apparent in 'Sonnet in Primary Colors' by Rita Dove?
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The rhyme pattern that occurs at the ends of lines in poetry is called?
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What is the most likely reason the poet includes the metaphor in 'Sonnet in Primary Colors'?
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Which line from the poem 'Monet's Waterlilies' by Robert Hayden includes an allusion?
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How does the line 'O light beheld as through refracting tears' relate to the artwork?
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Study Notes
Poetry and Art Flashcards Study Notes
- Rita Dove's poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors" includes rhyme, particularly in the line referencing "celluloid butterflies" and notable figures Lenin, Marx, and Stalin.
- Robert Hayden's "Monet's 'Waterlilies'" evokes strong visual imagery, especially through the phrase "through refracting tears."
- An allusion in "Sonnet in Primary Colors" appears in the line mentioning "Diego's love a skull in the circular window," referencing Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo's partner.
- Hayden's poem contrasts the peace of art with real-world conflict, as seen in the line referring to news from Selma and Saigon.
- A stanza in poetry is defined as a group of lines that function as a unit.
- The presence of stanzas is a structural element in "Sonnet in Primary Colors" by Rita Dove.
- The rhyme pattern at the ends of lines in poetry is identified as a rhyme scheme.
- A metaphor used in "Sonnet in Primary Colors" serves to highlight a prominent feature of Frida Kahlo's face, indicating a connection to her identity.
- Hayden's line "Today as the news from Selma and Saigon" contains an allusion, relating historical events to the artwork.
- The line "O light beheld as through refracting tears" draws a parallel between the emotional experience and the visual qualities of Monet's painting.
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Description
Explore the connections between poetry and art through key examples like Rita Dove's 'Sonnet in Primary Colors' and Robert Hayden's 'Monet's Waterlilies'. This quiz covers rhyme, imagery, allusions, and structural elements in selected poems. Test your understanding of these poetic devices and their relationship to visual art.
