Springboard English 1 Activity 2.24 Sestina

What is the form of the poem in question, by Elizabeth Bishop ?

• Limerick

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Sestina

How many stanzas are typically included in a sestina?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

What is the repeating pattern of end words in a sestina called?

• envoi

• rhyme

• stanza

• meter

What is the purpose of using a sestina?

• To confuse the reader with random words

• To follow a linear structure without repetition

• To explore complex themes or emotions through repetition in a specific pattern.

• To create a simple and straightforward narrative

What is the role of repetition in a sestina?

• Repetition in a sestina creates a structured form of poetry by repeating end words in a specific pattern.

• Repetition in a sestina adds random words without any pattern

• Repetition in a sestina is avoided to maintain uniqueness

• Repetition in a sestina is used to create a free-flowing structure

How does the structure of a sestina contribute to its meaning?

• The structure of a sestina contributes to its meaning by introducing new end words in each stanza, creating a sense of chaos.

• The structure of a sestina contributes to its meaning by allowing for a linear progression of ideas without revisiting previous concepts.

• The structure of a sestina contributes to its meaning by emphasizing themes of obsession, memory, and the cyclical nature of life through its repeated end words in a specific pattern.

• The structure of a sestina contributes to its meaning by limiting the exploration of different themes due to its repetitive nature.

What is the significance of the final tercet in a sestina?

• It summarizes the entire poem in three lines.

• It is written in a different language than the rest of the poem.

• It introduces new themes not previously explored.

• It contains all six of the repeated words from the previous stanzas.

What are some common themes explored in sestinas?

• Love, loss, memory, identity, passage of time

• Happiness, success, wealth, health, power

How does the sestina challenge the poet in terms of creativity and form?

• The sestina is a form that is easy to master, requiring little effort from the poet

• The sestina only consists of one stanza, limiting the poet's ability to develop a complex narrative

• The sestina challenges the poet by requiring the repetition of six words throughout six stanzas and a three-line envoi, while still maintaining a coherent narrative or theme. This strict form pushes the poet to be creative in finding new ways to use the repeated words and structure the poem effectively.

• The sestina does not require any specific word repetition, allowing the poet complete freedom in form

What are the repeated words in the poem

• Its time for tea now

• Stove, tears, almanac, grandmother, child, house,

• Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken'

• September rain falls on the house.