Sonnet 130 Quiz

What type of poem is Sonnet 130?

• A Sonnet

• An Ode

• A Limerick

• A Shakespearean Sonnet

The _____ refers to the physical organization of the poem. This includes number of lines in each stanza, the rhyme scheme, and the metrical pattern.

What is the comparison made between the mistress' cheeks and roses in Sonnet 130?

• Roses are more fragrant

• Roses are smaller

• Roses are more colorful

• Roses are bigger

Which sound device is being referred to?

The repetition of vowel sounds.

Choose the correct antonym for the following word:

delight

• displease

• enchant

• bliss

• disgusting

Choose the incorrect answer:

Which is NOT a theme found in Sonnet 130

• Love

• Beauty

• The glorification of one’s beloved

• The development of a relationship between two people

What is the tone of this poem?

• Cynical and mocking

• Proud and boastful

• Comforting and affectionate

• Tense

What is the speaker's opinion about the mistress in Sonnet 130?

• She is perfect

• She is ordinary

• She is ugly

• She is a goddess

The speaker thinks that his love for his beloved is _____

How is the way in which Shakespeare describes his mistress in Sonnet 130 different from typical romantic poetry of his time.

Answer explanation

The poets of that time period would often exaggerate in order to make their loved ones seem perfect.