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What type of sonnet is "Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802"?
What type of sonnet is "Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802"?
Petrarchan sonnet
Wordsworth's "Composed upon Westminster Bridge" is considered a classic example of Romantic poetry.
Wordsworth's "Composed upon Westminster Bridge" is considered a classic example of Romantic poetry.
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What does the term "sonnet" refer to?
What does the term "sonnet" refer to?
a fixed verse poetic form with 14 lines
What is the origin of the term "sonnet"?
What is the origin of the term "sonnet"?
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What are the two parts of a typical Italian sonnet?
What are the two parts of a typical Italian sonnet?
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The ninth line of a sonnet often signifies a ______ from the proposition to the resolution.
The ninth line of a sonnet often signifies a ______ from the proposition to the resolution.
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What is the rhyming scheme of the octave in "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
What is the rhyming scheme of the octave in "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
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What is the setting of the poem?
What is the setting of the poem?
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What is the main literary device used to describe the city in "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
What is the main literary device used to describe the city in "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
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Wordsworth's poem is about the joy of nature and urban life.
Wordsworth's poem is about the joy of nature and urban life.
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Wordsworth emphasizes that moments of beauty should be cherished.
Wordsworth emphasizes that moments of beauty should be cherished.
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What is the tone of "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
What is the tone of "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
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What kind of connection does the speaker make with the city in the poem?
What kind of connection does the speaker make with the city in the poem?
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What is the effect of alliteration in the poem?
What is the effect of alliteration in the poem?
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What is the main message of "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
What is the main message of "Composed upon Westminster Bridge"?
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Study Notes
Sonnet Composed Upon Westminster Bridge
- Author: William Wordsworth
- Date: September 3, 1802
- Form: Petrarchan sonnet (14 lines, divided into octave and sestet, specific rhyme scheme)
- Genre: Romantic poetry
- Setting: Westminster Bridge, London, at dawn
- Theme 1: Beauty in Nature and Urban Life: The poem highlights the beauty found in both nature and urban settings, emphasizing their harmonious coexistence.
- Theme 2: Transience of Time: The early morning setting symbolizes the fleeting moments of beauty in life.
- Theme 3: Emotional Connection: The poem encourages a deep emotional connection between the individual and the surrounding environment.
- Tone: Awe and reverence, contemplative, admiration for the city's beauty
- Mood: Serene, uplifting, tranquil. Evokes feelings of calmness and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
- Structure: The poem follows a traditional Petrarchan sonnet structure with an octave introducing the subject (usually a problem or question) and a sestet providing a resolution.
What is a Sonnet?
- Definition: A fixed verse form of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme.
- Origin: Derived from Italian word 'sonetto' (little song) originating in 13th century Sicily, mainly used to express romantic love
- Italian/Petrarchan Sonnet: Typically has an octave (eight lines) and a sestet (six lines), following specific rhyme schemes. This structure usually contains a turning point (volta) usually on line 9, marking the shift from proposition to resolution
- Shakespearean/English Sonnet: Composed of three quatrains (four lines) and a final couplet (two lines), rhyming ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
- Purpose: Primarily to express feelings, ideas, or observations about a particular subject.
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