S. Sonnets

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What is the main theme of Sonnet 116?

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The main theme of Sonnet 116 is the enduring and unchanging nature of true love.

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What is an iambic foot in poetry?

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An iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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What was the original name of Shakespeare's acting troupe?

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The original name was the Lord's Chamberlain's Men.

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What is the significance of the three-quatrain form in Sonnet 29?

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The three-quatrain form emphasizes the speaker's self-pity and emotional journey.

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Who were the monarchs during Shakespeare's lifetime?

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Shakespeare lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

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What does the term 'fickle' mean in the context of love?

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'Fickle' refers to love that is changeable or inconsistent.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.

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What literary device is commonly used in Sonnet 116?

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Metaphor is a common literary device used in Sonnet 116 to describe love.

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What is the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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A Shakespearean sonnet consists of 14 lines divided into three quatrains and a final couplet.

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What does the term 'quatrain' refer to in poetry?

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A quatrain is a stanza of four lines.