Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 Quiz

What is the theme of "Sonnet 130"?

• Outer beauty is more important than inner beauty.

• There is more to love than superficial appearances.

• People get less beautiful as one gets to know them.

• Men have false impressions of what women should look like.

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The poet's attitude towards other poets could most likely be described as —

• critical.

• curious.

• insecure.

• impressed.

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What is the meaning of the phrase "I have seen roses damasked, red and white, / But no such roses see I in her cheeks;" as it is used in lines 5-6 of the poem?

• The speaker thinks his mistress' cheeks are the color of roses.

• The speaker thinks his mistress' cheeks are brightly colored.

• The speaker thinks his mistress' cheeks are like rich fabric.

• The speaker thinks his mistress' cheeks are not pink.

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How do lines 13-14 add to the poem's meaning?

• They break the previous pattern of the poem by complimenting the speaker's mistress.

• They continue to describe the appearance of the speaker's mistress.

• They explain what the speaker's mistress really looks like.

• They compliment the speaker's mistress' personality.

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How does Shakespeare's use of comparisons add to the poem's meaning?

• By creating vivid imagery

• By confusing the reader

• By simplifying the language

• By making the poem longer

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Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 is effective at rejecting the typical superficiality of love poems.

• True

• False

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Based on this poem, how does society define beauty?

• Through physical appearance and societal standards

• By inner qualities and personal values

• By wealth and social status

• Through artistic expression and creativity

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Who do you think is the intended audience of this poem? Why?

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