Wyatt and Spenser Poems 4

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Which poetic device is NOT explicitly mentioned as being used by Thomas Wyatt in 'They Flee from Me'?

Iambic pentameter with deviations.
Assonance.
Alliteration. (correct)
Metaphors related to hunting.

What distinguishes Wyatt's poem 'They Flee from Me' from a typical sonnet?

Its focus on themes of nature and eternal beauty.
Its consistent use of iambic pentameter without deviations.
Its use of alliteration and archaic language.
Its rhyme royal structure with three 7- line stanzas. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the effect of enjambment in Wyatt's 'They Flee from Me'?

It creates internal rhyme within the lines.
It alters the meaning by allowing lines to run on syntactically. (correct)
It reinforces the regular rhythm of the poem.
It emphasizes the traditional sonnet structure.

What aspect of Edmund Spenser's poetry is attributed to his admiration for Chaucer?

His incorporation of archaic word choice. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Spenser's Sonnet 75, what contrast is he trying to highlight?

The temporary nature of life versus the everlasting power of literature. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What element in Spenser's Sonnet 75 reflects a humanist perspective?

The power of literature to immortalize a person, making it greater than death. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 deviate from traditional portrayals of beauty?

By comparing the beloved to nature and declaring her superior through the poem's eternalizing power. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, what is the significance of the 'volta'?

It signals a turn in the poem's argument, promising eternal beauty through verse. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Sonnet 18 suggests that poetry has power over which forces?

Nature and divinity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Shakespeare's sonnets evolve in terms of the 'lyrical I'?

It became more complex and self-reflective over time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Wyatt's status as a courtier influence the themes in 'They Flee from Me'?

It gives him first hand experience of themes such as power struggles, betrayal, and disillusionment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Spenser's word choice in Sonnet 75 considered 'archaic'?

Because he admired and emulated the works of Chaucer. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Shakespeare's portrayal of love in the sonnet sequence (1-17, 18-126, 127-154) evolve?

It shifts from conventional expectations of marriage to unconventional expressions of love and self-reflection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What evidence suggests that Wyatt's 'They Flee from Me' departs from traditional poetic forms?

Its variation in meter between iambs and trochees, and not always five stresses per line. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Spenser's occupation as a secretary and government official contrast with Wyatt's role as a courtier, and how might this have influenced their poetry?

Spenser's stability allowed him to produce poetry that was more experimental, while Wyatt's tumultuous existence led him to deal with themes of betrayal and disillusionment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the theme of 'eternalizing through poetry' manifest differently in Spenser's Sonnet 75 and Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?

Spenser sees poetry as a way to make his beloved's name live forever, while Shakespeare sees poetry as a way to transcend nature and time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the sonnets discussed, what does the 'power of literature' primarily refer to?

The ability to immortalize people or feelings, surpassing the limitations of time and nature. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the evolution of the 'lyrical I' across Shakespeare's sonnet sequences?

It becomes more complex, exploring themes of love, self-reflection, and the challenges of human relationships. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What common theme connects Wyatt, Spenser, and Shakespeare in the provided texts?

The exploration of love, beauty, and the power of poetry to immortalize. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the social and political context of each poet (Wyatt, Spenser, Shakespeare) influence their approach to love and relationships in their works?

It shapes the themes they explore, such as loyalty, betrayal, stability, and self-reflection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Thomas Wyatt

A courtier involved in power struggles, imprisoned in the Tower of London twice.

Rhyme Royal

A 7-line stanza form in iambic pentameter, like the one in Wyatt's 'They Flee from Me'.