Shakespeare's Sonnets
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of Sonnet 116?
Back
The main theme of Sonnet 116 is the unwavering and eternal nature of true love, which remains constant despite challenges and changes.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'iambic pentameter' refer to?
Back
Iambic pentameter is a type of poetic meter that consists of five iambs (a metrical foot with one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable) per line, totaling ten syllables.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the 'ever fixed mark' in Sonnet 116?
Back
The 'ever fixed mark' symbolizes a guiding light or a constant point of reference in love, akin to a lighthouse that remains steadfast amidst storms.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device is predominantly used in Shakespeare's sonnets?
Back
The predominant literary device used in Shakespeare's sonnets is metaphor, which allows for deeper exploration of themes such as love, beauty, and time.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Sonnet 29 express feelings of envy?
Back
In Sonnet 29, the speaker expresses envy by wishing to be like others who possess more hope and friendship, highlighting feelings of inadequacy.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a quatrain in the context of a sonnet?
Back
A quatrain is a stanza of four lines, often used in sonnets to develop a specific idea or theme.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'couplet' mean in poetry?
Back
A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines of poetry that typically rhyme and have the same meter.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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