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What does the poet in Wendy Cope's sonnet express about their perception of aging?
What does the poet in Wendy Cope's sonnet express about their perception of aging?
- They feel old as soon as they see themselves.
- They do not experience any physical limitations.
- Their love for someone helps them accept their age. (correct)
- They believe they are still young despite physical reminders. (correct)
In the sonnet by Margaret Menamin, what is the psychiatrist's initial reaction to the speaker's confession?
In the sonnet by Margaret Menamin, what is the psychiatrist's initial reaction to the speaker's confession?
- They recommend stopping the behavior immediately.
- They offer solutions for managing commitment.
- They identify it as a serious addiction.
- They view it as a normal expression of desire. (correct)
What physical reminders of aging does the speaker mention in Cope's sonnet?
What physical reminders of aging does the speaker mention in Cope's sonnet?
- Wrinkles and gray hair.
- Mild to moderate pain. (correct)
- Loss of vision and hearing.
- Knees and arthritic fingers. (correct)
What is a key theme presented in both poems?
What is a key theme presented in both poems?
In which way does the psychiatrist's attitude reflect societal views on sexuality?
In which way does the psychiatrist's attitude reflect societal views on sexuality?
How does the speaker in Cope's sonnet internally cope with feelings of aging?
How does the speaker in Cope's sonnet internally cope with feelings of aging?
What does the line 'Good grief, man, you’ve got to get hold of yourself' suggest about the psychiatrist's perspective?
What does the line 'Good grief, man, you’ve got to get hold of yourself' suggest about the psychiatrist's perspective?
Which sentiment is emphasized in Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?
Which sentiment is emphasized in Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?
What are the two primary components of the assignments for the literature school exam?
What are the two primary components of the assignments for the literature school exam?
What is the maximum bonus score a student can earn from the Webquest?
What is the maximum bonus score a student can earn from the Webquest?
Which poets are mentioned as part of the sonnet studies?
Which poets are mentioned as part of the sonnet studies?
What does the term 'sonnet' originate from?
What does the term 'sonnet' originate from?
What is emphasized about memorizing sonnets for the school exam?
What is emphasized about memorizing sonnets for the school exam?
What is the primary focus of the first literature school exam (SE1)?
What is the primary focus of the first literature school exam (SE1)?
In which century did the term 'sonnet' come to signify a poem of fourteen lines?
In which century did the term 'sonnet' come to signify a poem of fourteen lines?
What must students submit to received bonus points from the Webquest?
What must students submit to received bonus points from the Webquest?
Which type of sonnet is characterized by a specific rhyme scheme and structure as seen in Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare?
Which type of sonnet is characterized by a specific rhyme scheme and structure as seen in Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare?
What poetic device is primarily used in Sonnet 130 to convey the narrator’s view of beauty?
What poetic device is primarily used in Sonnet 130 to convey the narrator’s view of beauty?
In Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser, what does the narrator attempt to do regarding 'she'?
In Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser, what does the narrator attempt to do regarding 'she'?
What is the main theme of 'Death, be not proud' by John Donne?
What is the main theme of 'Death, be not proud' by John Donne?
Which two words in Sonnet 130 mark the volta, indicating a shift in tone or perspective?
Which two words in Sonnet 130 mark the volta, indicating a shift in tone or perspective?
Which line in 'Ozymandias' by Percy B. Shelley most effectively illustrates the theme of the transience of power?
Which line in 'Ozymandias' by Percy B. Shelley most effectively illustrates the theme of the transience of power?
Which poetic device is commonly employed in Sonnet 18 to enhance the beauty of its imagery?
Which poetic device is commonly employed in Sonnet 18 to enhance the beauty of its imagery?
What does the phrase ‘eternal summer’ in Sonnet 18 refer to?
What does the phrase ‘eternal summer’ in Sonnet 18 refer to?
What characterizes metaphysical poetry as seen in John Donne's works?
What characterizes metaphysical poetry as seen in John Donne's works?
What does the title 'Ozymandias' refer to?
What does the title 'Ozymandias' refer to?
What is an example of apostrophe used in Donne's poems?
What is an example of apostrophe used in Donne's poems?
In Barrett Browning's 'Sonnets from the Portuguese', what is one explanation for the title?
In Barrett Browning's 'Sonnets from the Portuguese', what is one explanation for the title?
Which themes are present in the poem 'Ozymandias' by Percy B. Shelley?
Which themes are present in the poem 'Ozymandias' by Percy B. Shelley?
What occasion prompted Emma Lazarus to write a poem about a statue?
What occasion prompted Emma Lazarus to write a poem about a statue?
Which aspect of Edna St. Vincent Millay's 'Love is Not All' represents modern poetry?
Which aspect of Edna St. Vincent Millay's 'Love is Not All' represents modern poetry?
What distinguishes John Donne’s Holy Sonnet 17?
What distinguishes John Donne’s Holy Sonnet 17?
What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?
What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?
What is the main purpose of an ode in literature?
What is the main purpose of an ode in literature?
Which of the following describes onomatopoeia?
Which of the following describes onomatopoeia?
What is the defining feature of pentameter in poetry?
What is the defining feature of pentameter in poetry?
Which example demonstrates personification?
Which example demonstrates personification?
What does anaphora refer to in literary writing?
What does anaphora refer to in literary writing?
In which type of poem would you most likely find a focus on nature or an abstract idea?
In which type of poem would you most likely find a focus on nature or an abstract idea?
What is the common meter of the most frequently used pentameter in English literature?
What is the common meter of the most frequently used pentameter in English literature?
Study Notes
Sonnet History
- The word "sonnet" derives from the Provençal word "sonet" and the Italian word "sonetto," both meaning "little song."
- Sonnets typically consist of fourteen lines with a strict rhyme scheme and logical structure.
- The sonnet's conventions have evolved through its history.
William Shakespeare
- Sonnet 18 uses a Shakespearean sonnet structure (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
- It is a love poem praising the beloved's beauty and suggesting that it is eternal.
- Sonnet 130 uses a Shakespearean sonnet structure (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
- Instead of idealizing, Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 acknowledges his beloved's imperfections and expresses his love for her regardless.
Edmund Spenser
- Sonnet 75 uses a Spenserian sonnet structure (ABAB BCBC CDCD EE).
- The poem explores the limitations of language and the narrator's attempt to immortalize his love through poetry.
John Donne
- Sonnet 10 uses a Shakespearean sonnet structure (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
- Donne's work explores the power of love beyond death.
Percy B. Shelley
- Ozymandias is a sonnet that reflects on the theme of power and decay with an Italian sonnet structure (ABBAABBA CDECDE).
- The poem critiques the fleeting nature of human empires and the inevitable erosion of power over times.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Barrett Browning's Sonnet 43 is part of a sonnet sequence called "Sonnets from the Portuguese."
- One possible explanation is that she wrote the poems as a love letter to her future husband, Robert Browning.
Emma Lazarus
- The "old" Colossus in Emma Lazarus's poem would have been the Colossus of Rhodes, an ancient statue that stood in the harbor of Rhodes.
- Lazarus wrote "The New Colossus" to celebrate the newly constructed Statue of Liberty.
Edna St Vincent Millay
- Edna St Vincent Millay won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923.
- Her sonnet "Love is Not All," presents a modern perspective on love within a traditional sonnet form (ABBAABBA CDCDCD).
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Explore the intricate history and structure of sonnets, focusing on renowned poets such as William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, and John Donne. This quiz covers specific sonnets, their forms, and their themes. Test your knowledge of poetic conventions and the evolution of sonnet writing through the ages.
