SONNET 12 Quiz

What is the structure of a sonnet?

• It consists of 12 lines with a random rhyme scheme

• It consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.

• It consists of 10 lines with no specific rhyme scheme

• It consists of 20 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and structure

How does SONNET 12 compare with other sonnets in terms of theme?

• SONNET 12 is the only sonnet that explores the theme of time and beauty

• SONNET 12 has a completely different theme compared to other sonnets

• The theme of SONNET 12 is about love and romance, unlike other sonnets

• The theme of SONNET 12 is the passage of time and its effect on beauty, which is a common theme in many other sonnets.

What is the rhyme scheme of SONNET 12?

• EFEFEFEFEFEFEF

• CDCDCDCDCDCDCD

• ABABABABABABAB

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

Which specific lines in SONNET 12 depict the theme of time and decay?

• Lines 13-16

• Lines 9-12

• Lines 1-4

• Lines 5-8

In what way does SONNET 12 differ from traditional sonnet structure?

• It has the same number of lines as a traditional sonnet

• It is written in a different language than traditional sonnets

• It follows the traditional rhyme scheme and meter

• It deviates from the typical rhyme scheme and meter.

What is the volta in SONNET 12 and how does it impact the overall meaning?

• The volta is a type of dance performed during the time period of the poem

• The volta is a type of Italian dessert mentioned in the poem

• The volta is a famous painting referenced in the poem

• The volta is the shift in the poem's tone or argument between the octave and the sestet.

Compare the use of imagery in SONNET 12 with another Shakespearean sonnet.

• The comparison of imagery in SONNET 12 is irrelevant to other Shakespearean sonnets.

• The comparison will depend on the specific sonnet chosen for analysis.

• The use of imagery in SONNET 12 is better than any other Shakespearean sonnet.

• The use of imagery in SONNET 12 is similar to a Shakespearean comedy play.

Explain the significance of the final couplet in SONNET 12.

• It introduces a new theme unrelated to the rest of the sonnet.

• It emphasizes the speaker's belief in the power of poetry to immortalize the beauty of the subject.

• It reveals the speaker's dislike for poetry.

• It highlights the subject's flaws instead of their beauty.

How does the tone of SONNET 12 differ from other Shakespearean sonnets?

• Confused and disoriented

• Humorous and lighthearted

• Angry and aggressive

• Reflective and contemplative

What is the central theme of SONNET 12 and how is it developed throughout the poem?

• The central theme of SONNET 12 is the passage of time and its effects on beauty and youth.

• The central theme of SONNET 12 is about the importance of money and material possessions

• The central theme of SONNET 12 is about the joys of youth and beauty never fading

• The central theme of SONNET 12 is about the power of love conquering all obstacles