Sestina Poem

There are __ syllables in every line of a sestina. (number, not spelled out)

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

What is a sestina?

• A dance in which people make the same graceful leap a thousand times.

• an abstract painting that makes people wince when they look at it.

• a movie about a man whose days repeat themselves over and over.

• a nine-hundred year old poetic structure that follows a pattern of sixes.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

Select the word that best completes the sentence.
Grace likes the sestina very much;_________________, Pete doesn’t see the point of it.

• In contrast

• Therefeore

• For instance

• Most importantly 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the poem, what do the names "Gladys, Rosario, Altagracia" symbolize?

• The speaker's childhood friends

• The complexity of the English language

• The speaker's cultural and personal connections

• Names of the speaker's family members

Answer explanation

In the poem, the names 'Gladys, Rosario, Altagracia' symbolize the speaker's cultural and personal connections. These names represent the speaker's background and identity, reflecting their unique experiences and relationships. The other options, such as childhood friends, complexity of the English language, or family members, do not capture the essence of these names in the context of the poem.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the significance of the term "the bottled nombre" in the poem?

• It suggests that names are always clear and precise.

• It highlights the limitations of language in capturing the essence of things.

• It refers to a specific Spanish tradition.

• It represents the idea of preserving names for future generations.

Answer explanation

The term 'the bottled nombre' in the poem signifies the limitations of language in capturing the essence of things. It suggests that language, like a bottle, can only contain a limited amount of meaning, and cannot fully express the complexity and depth of the things it names. This interpretation aligns with the correct option, which emphasizes the constraints of language.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

There are __ stanzas in a traditional sestina.

• A) 5

• B) 6

• C) 7

• D) 8

Which of the following best describes the structure of a sestina?

• A) A poem with a fixed rhyme scheme

• B) A poem with a repeating word pattern

• C) A poem with alternating line lengths

• D) A poem with a free verse style

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the primary theme often explored in sestinas?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Nature and its beauty

• C) The complexity of human emotions

• D) Historical events

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

In a sestina, how many times is each end word repeated throughout the poem?

• A) 3 times

• B) 4 times

• C) 5 times

• D) 6 times

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.13

Which of the following poets is known for writing sestinas?

• A) Robert Frost

• B) Elizabeth Bishop

• C) Emily Dickinson

• D) Walt Whitman

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A