S. Sonnets

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What is the tone of Shakespeare's Sonnet 130?

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The tone is light-hearted and realistic.

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What is a characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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A rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg.

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What does the Renaissance refer to in the context of arts and sciences?

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The Renaissance is known as the 'rebirth' of the arts and sciences.

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What does it mean to alter one's appearance?

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To change or modify one's appearance.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A metrical pattern consisting of one short syllable followed by one long syllable, with five sets in a row.

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What is a quatrain?

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A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.

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What is a couplet?

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A pair of successive rhyming lines in a poem.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is the significance of the number 14 in a Shakespearean sonnet?

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A Shakespearean sonnet consists of 14 lines.

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What is the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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It is structured in three quatrains followed by a final couplet.