INTERFLORA

In which way does this poem differ from traditional sonnets?

• The number of lines

• The pattern of meter

• The use of technical language

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Lines 1-2 are important because

• they identify which program was used to create the virtual bouquet

• they identify who sent and who received the virtual bouquet

• they explain why Mr. Maicher did not receive flowers

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The poet's use of couplets demonstrates that she is

• following traditional sonnet form

• following standard poetic meter

• unaware of the themes in traditional sonnets

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

the ironic tone of the sonnet suggests that it is intended to convey which perspective?

• the digital age can take romance out of love

• feelings of love are impossible to express

• the idea that love lasts forever is a fantasy

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

For which two reasons does the poet use italics throughout the poem?

• To show that certain words are intended to describe functions of a computer

• To create humor by contrasting technical language with romantic language

• To emphasize the effectiveness of email as a form of communication

• To suggest that a virtual bouquet is more beautiful than real flowers

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Lines 13-14 demonstrate irony because they suggest that

• it can be hard to express love in modern times

• love is only real if both people feel the same way

• technology makes life simpler for everyone

• sometimes it is kinder to be cruel

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

a 14 line poem using a formal rhyme scheme

• sonnet

• couplet

• tangible

• summer

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

when a character's statement seems odd compared to the actual situation

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

the reader knows something the character(s) do not. (HOME ALONE movie)

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza

• rhyme scheme

• sonnet

• encrypt

• situational irony

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4