Sonnet Rhyme Scheme Flashcards

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What is a Petrarchan sonnet?

A sonnet with four quatrains
A sonnet with the rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CDE CDE (correct)
A sonnet with a meter of trochaic pentameter
A sonnet ending in a couplet

What is the rhyme scheme of a Spenserian sonnet?

ABAB BCBC CDCD EE (correct)
ABBA ABBA CDE CDE
AABB CCDDEE
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

How many quatrains does a Shakespearean sonnet have?

Three (correct)
Five
Two
One

What is a sonnet?

<p>A lyric poem almost invariably of 14 lines in iambic pentameter that follows a specific rhyme scheme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enjambment?

<p>A line having no pause or end punctuation, continuing into the next line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sonnet Types and Definitions

Petrarchan Sonnet: An Italian sonnet format, composed of 14 lines with the rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CD CD CDE CDE; does not conclude with a couplet.
Spenserian Sonnet: Characterized by three quatrains followed by a couplet, using iambic pentameter; its rhyme pattern is ABAB BCBC CDCD EE.
Shakespearean Sonnet: Comprises three quatrains and a final couplet, maintaining iambic pentameter; follows the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

General Characteristics

Sonnet: A lyric poem that typically contains 14 lines written in iambic pentameter; adheres to a specific rhyme scheme depending on its type.

Poetic Devices

Enjambment: A poetic technique where a line runs over into the next without punctuation or pause; encourages the reader to continue seamlessly to the next line.

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Test your knowledge of different sonnet forms with these flashcards. Explore the unique rhyme schemes of Petrarchan, Spenserian, and Shakespearean sonnets. Perfect for students and poetry enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of this classic literary form.