Villanelle and Sonnet poems

What is the purpose of a refrain in a villanelle?

• To create a musical quality and emphasize key themes.

• To introduce new characters and settings.

• To provide a resolution to the poem's conflict.

• To summarize the poem's main ideas.

How does a villanelle differ from a sonnet?

• A villanelle has 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme, while a sonnet has 19 lines and a repeating refrain.

• A villanelle has a specific structure of 19 lines and a repeating refrain, while a sonnet has 14 lines and a different rhyme scheme.

• A villanelle is a type of free verse poem, while a sonnet follows a strict meter and rhyme scheme.

• A villanelle is always written in iambic pentameter, while a sonnet can vary in meter.

What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

• AABBCCDD

• ABABABAB

• ABCABCABC

What is a quatrain?

• A stanza with three lines.

• A stanza with four lines.

• A stanza with five lines.

• A stanza with six lines.

What does a speaker of a sonnet often start the poem with?

• A problem, question, or emotion.

• A historical event or fact.

• A description of nature.

• A personal anecdote.

What is the difference between a quatrain and a tercet?

• A quatrain has three lines, while a tercet has four lines.

• A quatrain has four lines, while a tercet has three lines.

• A quatrain has five lines, while a tercet has two lines.

• A quatrain and a tercet both have four lines.

What themes are commonly explored in sonnets?

• Love, nature, time, and beauty.

• Friendship, war, loss, and betrayal.

• Adventure, mystery, humor, and tragedy.

• Science, technology, politics, and history.

What is the structure of a villanelle?

• A 14-line poem with three quatrains and a couplet.

• A 19-line poem with five tercets followed by a quatrain.

• A 12-line poem with four tercets.

• A 24-line poem with six quatrains.

What is a couplet?

• A stanza consisting of three lines that usually rhyme.

• A stanza consisting of two lines that usually rhyme.

• A stanza consisting of four lines that do not rhyme.

• A stanza consisting of one line that expresses a complete thought.

What is iambic pentameter?

• A metrical pattern of five feet, each foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in sonnets.

• A poetic form that consists of three quatrains and a couplet.

• A narrative style that focuses on character development.