Sonnet 73

The rhyme scheme in Sonnet 73 is

• abba cddc effe gg

• abac bcbd efef gg

• aabb ccdd eeff gg

• abab cdcd efef gg

In lines 2-3, the image of yellow leaves conveys the speaker's feelings of

• affection for a loved one

• fear of losing someone

• concern about aging

• expectation of spring

Which statement best describes the metaphor in line 4?

• The words "sweet birds sang" describe sound of wind blowing

• "Bare ruined choirs" suggests the tree resembles a choir

• "Bare ruined choirs" suggests precious aspects of life fading

• "Sweet birds sang" imply the speaker is no longer in love

In the second quatrain, the person to whom the poem is addressed views the speaker as

• young and obsessed with beauty

• growing older

• feeble but young at heart

• mourning a lost love

The image of ashes in line 10 conveys the speaker's feeling of

• loss

• forgiveness

• resentment

• happiness

In the final couplet, which idea is conveyed by the sonnet's turn or shift in thought?

• The speaker loves the poem's subject but must let her be free

• The poem's subject loves the speaker more because of his age

• The speaker's age keeps the poem's subject from returning love

• The poem's subject is near the end of a life shared w/ speaker

Which sentence best paraphrases the final couplet

• I have fallen in love more easily because of my old age

• You love even more what you know you'll lose before long

• My death will make my life and love seem more precious 2 you.

• I am less frightened by death because I am in love with you.