Poetry Stanzas Quiz

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What is the definition of a sestet?

  • A stanza with varying lengths.
  • A stanza with six lines. (correct)
  • A stanza with seven lines.
  • A stanza with eight lines.

Which stanza type is specifically defined as having lines of different lengths?

  • Sestet
  • Heterometric stanza (correct)
  • Isometric stanza
  • Octave

An octave is characterized by which of the following characteristics?

  • A stanza with varying syllables.
  • A stanza with ten lines.
  • A stanza with six lines.
  • A stanza written in iambic pentameter. (correct)

What term describes a stanza that maintains the same syllabic beats in every line?

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What is another name for a septet?

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Flashcards

Sestet

A six-line stanza.

Heterometric stanza

A stanza in which the lines are of different lengths.

Octave

An eight-line stanza written in iambic pentameter.

Isometric stanza

A stanza in which every line has the same number of syllables.

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Septet

A seven-line stanza, also known as rhyme royal.

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Study Notes

Stanza Types in Poetry

  • Sestet: A stanza consisting of six lines, often used in sonnets and can convey a complete thought or shift in perspective.
  • Septet: A stanza of seven lines, also referred to as rhyme royal, typically seen in forms like villanelles or particular sonnet variants.
  • Octave: A stanza comprising eight lines, usually composed in iambic pentameter, with ten syllables per line, prevalent in traditional sonnet forms such as the Petrarchan sonnet.
  • Isometric Stanza: A type of stanza where all lines maintain the same syllabic structure or meter, lending a rhythmic consistency throughout the piece.
  • Heterometric Stanza: A stanza characterized by lines of varying lengths, creating a more dynamic and unpredictable poetic rhythm.

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