Test Your Knowledge of Shakespeare's Sonnet 55
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What is the main idea of the poem?

  • The power of poetry to immortalize a person's memory (correct)
  • The beauty of marble monuments
  • The inevitability of death
  • The destructive nature of war
  • What does the speaker say about the endurance of marble monuments?

  • They are equally enduring as poetry
  • They will not last as long as poetry (correct)
  • The speaker does not mention marble monuments
  • They will outlast poetry
  • What does the speaker say about the person's memory in the eyes of posterity?

  • It will be forgotten
  • The speaker does not mention the person's memory in the eyes of posterity
  • It will be distorted
  • It will be preserved (correct)
  • What will happen to the living record of the person's memory during war?

    <p>It will be destroyed by war's quick fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the line 'you live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes'?

    <p>The person is still alive in the memory of their loved ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Poem's Main Idea

    • The poem explores the theme of mortality, the fleeting nature of human life, and the enduring power of art and memory.

    Marble Monuments

    • The speaker suggests that marble monuments, despite their physical endurance, are ultimately impermanent and can be destroyed.

    Memory and Posterity

    • The speaker believes that a person's memory will eventually fade from the eyes of posterity, implying that even the most celebrated individuals will be forgotten over time.

    War and Memory

    • The living record of a person's memory will be destroyed during war, suggesting that even the most lasting legacies can be erased by conflict.

    The Significance of 'Lovers' Eyes'

    • The line 'you live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes' suggests that true immortality can be found in the memories and love of those who are closest to us, rather than in physical monuments or earthly accomplishments.

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    How well do you know Shakespeare's Sonnet 55? Test your knowledge with this quiz! Identify the literary devices used in the poem and see how much you remember from your high school English class. Can you recognize the themes and motifs that make this sonnet a timeless piece of literature? Take the quiz and find out!

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