Composed upon Westminster Bridge

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What historical period does 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge' belong to?

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The poem was written during the Industrial Revolution.

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What type of poem is 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?

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It is a sonnet.

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How many syllables are in each line of a typical sonnet?

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Each line has 10 syllables.

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What type of sonnet is 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?

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It is a Petrarchan sonnet.

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What is the meter of 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?

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The poem is written in iambic pentameter.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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Iambic pentameter is a type of meter in poetry that consists of five iambs per line.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?

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The setting reflects the beauty of London at dawn, contrasting with the industrial changes.

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Who is the author of 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?

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The poem was written by William Wordsworth.

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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 and can vary for the sestet.