Sonnets 30 & 75 by Edmund Spenser

Front

What is the setting of the poem in "Sonnet 75"?

Back

The setting is along the beach.

Front

What is the main theme of "Sonnet 30"?

Back

The theme is unrequited love.

Front

What does the speaker express about his love in both sonnets?

Back

The speaker and his beloved share a special love.

Front

What senses are primarily engaged in the imagery of "Sonnet 30"?

Back

The imagery appeals to sight and touch.

Front

Define a quatrain in poetry.

Back

A quatrain is a stanza made up of 4 lines.

Front

What literary device is used in the line "My love is like to ice, and I to fire"?

Back

This line uses a simile to compare love to ice and fire.

Front

What is the significance of the waves washing away the name in "Sonnet 75"?

Back

It symbolizes the impermanence of life and love.

Front

How does Spenser portray the concept of time in his sonnets?

Back

Spenser suggests that love can transcend time through poetry.

Front

What is the rhyme scheme of a typical sonnet?

Back

The rhyme scheme of a typical sonnet is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.

Front

What is the emotional tone of "Sonnet 30"?

Back

The tone is melancholic and reflective.