Sensory Imagery in Literature
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What shift occurs in the man's comparison as the poem progresses?

  • From the end of the year to the end of a day (correct)
  • From seasons to hours
  • From years to minutes
  • From days to months

What metaphor does Shakespeare employ to convey the idea of fleeting time?

  • A falling leaf
  • A dying fire (correct)
  • A brief candle
  • A rushing river

Where is the peripeteia, or turn, located in the sonnet structure described?

  • In the middle of the sonnet
  • In the second quatrain
  • In the last two lines or couplet (correct)
  • In the first quatrain

What is the main reason the other person loves the speaker strongly, according to the final couplet?

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What is one of the requirements for writing a Shakespearean sonnet?

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What role do the first three quatrains serve in the sonnet?

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What rhyme scheme is characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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What does sensory imagery primarily engage in a reader?

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Which of the following themes is NOT commonly explored in sonnets?

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Which type of imagery specifically relates to the senses of taste?

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Which of the following is an example of tactile imagery?

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What is the main function of sensory imagery in literature?

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Which quote emphasizes the importance of love and its lasting impact?

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In the context of literature, what does visual imagery focus on?

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Which type of imagery might be challenging for writers to convey due to its abstract nature?

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What message is conveyed in the quote about believing in dreams?

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What is the primary theme expressed in the lines from 'Invictus'?

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Which poet is known as the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets?

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What literary structure is used in 'Death, Be Not Proud'?

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Which characteristic is associated with the wild things in 'Where the Wild Things Are'?

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What does the phrase 'my head is bloody, but unbowed' signify in 'Invictus'?

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What is the significant impact of the phrase 'Death, be not proud' in the context of Donne's poem?

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What do the descriptors 'long fingernails – white, dirty and sharp' in 'Where the Wild Things Are' evoke?

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Which element of poetry is emphasized through the vocabulary in 'Death, Be Not Proud'?

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What is the rhyme scheme of the sestet in the poem discussed?

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In the poem, how is Death personified?

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Which statement is true about sonnets as explained in the content?

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What is unique about the arrangement of an English Sonnet?

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Which line reflects the poem's perspective on the nature of death?

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What does the speaker compare his life to in the sonnet?

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In the first quatrain, which imagery is used to describe aging?

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How does the speaker feel towards the woman who does not respond to his emotions?

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What does the phrase 'death's second self' refer to in the second quatrain?

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Which emotion is depicted when the speaker's joy turns to sorrow?

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What literary device is predominantly used in the sonnet to convey themes of aging?

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What does the speaker imply about the woman in the closing lines?

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What is the overall mood conveyed in the poem?

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What is the rhyme scheme of an Italian Sonnet?

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Which of the following describes the structure of a Spencerian Sonnet?

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In an Italian Sonnet, where does the turn (volta) typically occur?

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What is the purpose of the couplet in a Spencerian Sonnet?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an English Sonnet?

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What is the opening rhyme scheme of an Italian Sonnet?

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Who invented the Spenserian Sonnet?

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In the example provided, how many lines does the poem 'Sonnet XXIX' contain?

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Imagery

A literary device using vivid descriptions to appeal to the reader's senses.

Sensory Imagery

Language that engages the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Visual Imagery

Description using sight (color, size, shape, etc.).

Gustatory Imagery

Description using taste (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami).

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Tactile Imagery

Description using touch (temperature, texture).

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Auditory Imagery

Description using sound.

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Olfactory Imagery

Description using smell.

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Literary Device

A technique writers use to create or enhance meaning in their work.

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Unconquerable soul

A soul that cannot be defeated or overcome

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Metaphysical Poem

A poem that explores love, religion and life from a psychological perspective.

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Petrarchan Sonnet

A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure

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Archaic Vocabulary

Old-fashioned or outdated words and phrases

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Invictus

Unconquerable; invincible; the poem title written by William Ernest Henley

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John Donne

An English poet, and scholar

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Death, Be Not Proud

A poem by John Donne that challenges the power of death

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Wild Things

Imaginary creatures that are a part of a children's story/poem.

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English Sonnet Structure

An English sonnet has three quatrains (four-line stanzas) followed by a couplet (two-line stanza).

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Sonnet Rhyme Scheme (English)

The typical rhyme scheme of an English sonnet is abab cdcd efef gg.

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Sonnet Meter

A sonnet is written in iambic pentameter, meaning each line has ten syllables with a specific rhythm pattern.

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Sonnet Length

A sonnet contains 14 lines.

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Sonnet Topics

Sonnets can cover a wide range of subjects, but often they explore love and nature.

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Italian Sonnet

A 14-line poem with an octave (8 lines) followed by a sestet (6 lines) and a specific rhyme scheme.

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Octave

The first eight lines of an Italian sonnet.

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Sestet

The last six lines of an Italian sonnet.

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Rhyme Scheme

A pattern of rhyming sounds in a poem.

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Turn (volta)

The shift in subject, tone, thought or emotion in a sonnet, typically between the octave and the sestet.

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Spenserian Sonnet

A 14-line poem with a specific structure and rhyme scheme, invented by Edmund Spenser.

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Quatrain

A stanza with four lines.

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Couplet

Two lines of poetry that rhyme and often express a single idea.

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What is the speaker's attitude toward the woman?

The speaker is frustrated because the woman remains indifferent to his emotional fluctuations. She doesn't care whether he is happy or sad, laughing or crying.

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What is the main metaphor in the first quatrain?

The speaker compares his life to the changing seasons, with the fall giving way to winter, suggesting his aging and approaching death.

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What is the speaker's purpose in the second quatrain?

He continues the metaphor by likening his life to the setting sun, symbolizing the end of his day and the inevitable arrival of night, representing death.

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What is the speaker's tone in the poem?

The speaker expresses a mix of melancholy, frustration, and resignation. He laments the woman's indifference while acknowledging the inevitability of his own decline.

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What is the significance of the line 'She is no woman, but a senseless stone'?

This line represents the speaker's ultimate despair. He's unable to move the woman with any emotion, concluding she lacks the capacity for love, compassion, or empathy.

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How is the sonnet structured?

It's a Shakespearean sonnet, consisting of three quatrains (4-line stanzas) and a concluding couplet (2-line stanza).

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What is the main theme of the sonnet?

The sonnet explores the themes of love, loss, aging, and mortality. The speaker grapples with the passage of time, the inevitability of death, and the indifference of the woman he loves.

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How does Shakespeare use language in the sonnet?

Shakespeare employs vivid imagery, metaphors, and evocative language to create a rich tapestry of emotions and convey the speaker's profound sense of loss and frustration.

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What is the function of a Sonnet's couplet?

The couplet summarizes the entire sonnet, offering a fresh perspective and often acting as the poem's thesis.

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What is a Volta?

A volta is a shift or conflict introduced in a sonnet, often marking a change in tone or direction. It's a vital element in the structure.

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How does the shift in metaphor affect the poem?

The shifting metaphors, from a year to a day to a dying fire, heighten the sense of urgency, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time and life. This creates a powerful emotional impact.

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What is the 'thesis' of the Sonnet?

The thesis of the Sonnet is the main idea or argument that the poem presents. It is often expressed in the couplet but established throughout the poem.

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What is Peripeteia?

Peripeteia is a sudden reversal of fortune or a change in circumstances in a story. It's a key element of the sonnet's volta.

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What is a quatrain?

A quatrain is a four-line stanza in a poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

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What are the key stylistic elements of a sonnet?

Sonnets have specific stylistic elements: three quatrains, one couplet, 14 lines, 10 syllables per line, and the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

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Study Notes

Literary Quotes

  • "And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Fox, The Little Prince
  • "Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter
  • "No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish can come true." - Cinderella, Cinderella

Imagery

  • Imagery is language that appeals to the senses.
  • Imagery is a literary device employed to engage a reader's mind through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
  • Sensory imagery permits readers to make their own judgments and conclusions through perceptual clues.
  • Using sensory imagery makes a passage come alive and helps readers create a more vivid mental picture of what is happening.

Types of Sensory Imagery

  • Visual: Visual descriptions and physical attributes like color, size, shape, etc.
  • Gustatory: Her mouth watered and her tongue burned as she bit into the sour, peppery mango chow.
  • Tactile: My toes went numb and a shiver ran through my body as I stepped into the cold river.
  • Auditory: The trees rustled as the wind whistled gently through the leaves.
  • Olfactory: The stench of rotting garbage overpowered my nostrils when I opened the bin.

Example of Using Imagery in Poetry

  • The text mentions visualizing a scene from the poem Where the Wild Things Are.
  • The poem mentions vines, bushes, a dark scary room, tall trees, monster music, scary yellow eyes, and dirty fangs.

Invictus

  • The poem Invictus is by William Ernest Henley.
  • The poem describes a powerful and defiant spirit.
  • Themes in the poem are overcoming adversity, maintaining inner strength and resilience in the face of hardship.

Death, Be Not Proud

  • This is a metaphysical poem by John Donne.
  • The structure of the poem consists of an Italian or Petrarchan sonnet, divided into three quatrains and a couplet.
  • The rhyme scheme is abbaabbacddcee.
  • Death is portrayed as a powerless and transient experience.
  • Death can be personified as a hated person disliked by the poet.
  • The poem is a challenge to Death.

Sonnets

  • Sonnets are 14-line poems written in iambic pentameter.
  • Sonnet structure differs depending on the type of sonnet (English/Shakespearean or Italian/Petrarchan).
  • Some sonnets have a specific rhyme scheme, like abab cdcd efef gg.
  • Sonnets can be about any subject, though they are often about love or nature.
  • A good sonnet requires understanding of both the subject matter and the sonnet form. (C.S. Lewis quote)

Spenserian Sonnet

  • Invented by Edmund Spenser.
  • Structure includes three quatrains (12 lines) and a couplet.
  • Rhyme scheme: abab bcbc cdcd ee
  • The turn is in the couplet

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