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What is the definition of a septet in poetry?
What is the definition of a septet in poetry?
- A stanza with seven lines. (correct)
- A stanza with six lines.
- A stanza with eight lines.
- A stanza with five lines.
Which type of stanza has lines of varying lengths?
Which type of stanza has lines of varying lengths?
- Octave
- Sestet
- Heterometric stanza (correct)
- Isometric stanza
What is the primary characteristic of an isometric stanza?
What is the primary characteristic of an isometric stanza?
- All lines possess the same syllabic beats. (correct)
- Lines have a varying number of beats.
- Lines are exclusively written in iambic pentameter.
- Each line must rhyme with the next.
What defines an octave in poetry?
What defines an octave in poetry?
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In poetry, how many lines are in a sestet?
In poetry, how many lines are in a sestet?
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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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