Italian Sonnet

Front

Who does Petrarch address most of his sonnets to?

Back

Laura

Front

What nationality is the Petrarchan sonnet?

Back

Italian

Front

Identify the rhyme scheme used at the end of a Petrarchan sonnet.

Back

cde cde

Front

What is the rhyme scheme used in the first section of a Petrarchan sonnet?

Back

abba abba

Front

What are the first eight lines of a sonnet called?

Back

Octave

Front

What are the last six lines of a Petrarchan sonnet called?

Back

Sestet

Front

What is the structure of a Petrarchan sonnet?

Back

An octave followed by a sestet.

Front

What is the purpose of the octave in a Petrarchan sonnet?

Back

It usually presents a problem or question.

Front

What is the purpose of the sestet in a Petrarchan sonnet?

Back

It provides a resolution or answer to the problem posed in the octave.

Front

What is a common theme found in Petrarchan sonnets?

Back

Unrequited love.