Analyzing Sonnet 7 Themes and Tone

The video tutorial explores the shifting tone in Edna St. Vincent Millay's Sonnet 7, focusing on how word choice affects tone and meaning. It guides viewers through identifying emotional words, labeling tone in different sections, and understanding the progression of emotions from anger to resolution. The lesson emphasizes the importance of tone in conveying the speaker's emotions and the author's intent, providing a structured approach to literary analysis.

What is the primary theme of Sonnet 7 by Edna St. Vincent Millay?

• The beauty of nature

• The power of friendship

• The joy of marriage

• The struggle for intellectual freedom

Which form does Sonnet 7 follow?

• Modern free verse

• Spenserian

• Petrarchan

• Shakespearean

What is tone in literature?

• The main character's dialogue

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the narrative

• The author's attitude towards the subject

Which step is NOT part of identifying tone?

• Rereading the text

• Labeling the tone

• Ignoring emotional words

• Considering tone shifts

In the first section of the sonnet, what emotion is most dominant?

• Joy

• Confusion

• Anger

• Fear

What does the speaker express in the middle section of the sonnet?

• Insincerity and craftiness

• Fear and anxiety

• Joy and happiness

• Sincere love

What is the speaker's final decision in the sonnet?

• To stay and compromise

• To leave and pursue her interests

• To confront the man

• To write a letter

How does the tone progress throughout the sonnet?

• From confusion to clarity

• From joy to sadness

• From fear to courage

• From anger to calm resolution

What does the abrupt ending of the sonnet suggest?

• A new character introduction

• A lack of resolution

• A sudden change in the speaker's life

• A return to the beginning

Why is the tone shift important in understanding the sonnet?

• It reveals the speaker's changing emotions

• It makes the poem longer

• It confuses the reader

• It hides the true meaning