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What is the definition of a sestet?
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?
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?
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?
What term describes a stanza that maintains the same syllabic beats in every line?
What is another name for a septet?
What is another name for a septet?
Flashcards
Sestet
Sestet
A six-line stanza.
Heterometric stanza
Heterometric stanza
A stanza in which the lines are of different lengths.
Octave
Octave
An eight-line stanza written in iambic pentameter.
Isometric stanza
Isometric stanza
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Septet
Septet
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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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