Lyrical Poetry 7th

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What is another name for the English sonnet and what is its rhyme scheme?

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Shakespearean sonnet; rhyme scheme: abab cdcd efef gg.

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Who was the first poet to modify Petrarch's sonnet form and what is the rhyme scheme of the Spenserian sonnet?

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Sir Edmund Spenser; rhyme scheme: abab–bcbc–cdcd–ee.

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What is a sonnet and what are its characteristics?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem usually written in iambic pentameter, with each line having 10 syllables and a specific rhyme scheme.

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Which poet introduced the Petrarchan sonnet and what is its structure?

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Francesco Petrarch; it consists of an octave (abbaabba) and a sestet (cdecde or cdcdcd).

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What is the definition of a monster in literary terms?

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A monster is often a creature that embodies chaos, fear, or the unknown, and can symbolize various themes in literature.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet?

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The rhyme scheme is typically abbaabba for the octave, followed by various patterns for the sestet.

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What is the significance of iambic pentameter in sonnets?

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Iambic pentameter is a metrical pattern that consists of five iambs (unstressed-stressed syllables) per line, creating a rhythmic flow.

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What are the main differences between a Shakespearean and a Petrarchan sonnet?

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Shakespearean sonnets have three quatrains and a couplet (abab cdcd efef gg), while Petrarchan sonnets have an octave and a sestet (abbaabba cdecde).

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What themes are commonly explored in lyrical poetry?

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Common themes include love, nature, beauty, and personal reflection.

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What is the role of imagery in lyrical poetry?

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Imagery enhances the emotional experience by creating vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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