Renaissance and Sonnets

What is the proper rhyme scheme for a Shakespearean sonnet?

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

• ABCABCDEFDEFGG

• ABCDEFGHIJKLMO

• ABBAABBACDECDE

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Petrarchan Sonnet has what sections with how many lines in each section?

• quatrain and then sestet

• sestet and then octave

• octave and then sestet

• octave and then couplet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why didn't Henry's son remain as the king?

• The people liked Elizabeth more.

• He was beheaded by Elizabeth.

• He was king but then died very young.

• Bloody Mary killed him

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these is the next line of this Petrarchan sonnet?

As sometimes when the suns shine bright

A foolish butterfly, seeking the light

• I find they are a help amid attacks

• Like the sun amongst the flowers and beautiful petals

• In its desire, flies into someone's eyes

• Because they have no sight

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In order, what were the religions of the ruler of England during Henry's time and the two female rulers after?

• Protestant, Catholic, Protestant, Catholic

• Catholic, Protestant, Catholic, Protestant

• Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Catholic

• Catholic, Catholic, Protestant, Catholic

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which ruler was in power during most of Shakespeare's time as a playwright?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Mary Queen of Scots

• Queen Victoria

• King Henry VIII

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• rejoice

• new ideas

• rebirth

• romance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is Queen Mary of England known for?

• Protestant religion

• Violence

• her children

• her tolerance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who was Queen Elizabeth's mother?

• Jane Grey

• Anne Boleyn

• Catherine of Aragon

• She was an orphan and had no mother

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did King Henry keep killing off his wives?

• He wanted a male heir

• He just liked to kill people

• He thought they were all cheating on him

• He was the king and it made him feel powerful.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1