
Sonnet 18
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What poetic device is used in the line 'Nor shall Death brag thou wanderest in his shade'?
Back
Personification: This line attributes human qualities to Death, suggesting it can brag.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What proof does the speaker offer for his assertion that his Friend's 'eternal summer shall not fade'?
Back
The sonnet will immortalize the friend: The speaker believes that through poetry, his friend's beauty and essence will live on.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'Rough winds shake the darling buds of May' mean?
Back
Strong winds destroy spring flowers: This line illustrates how nature can be harsh and affect the beauty of spring.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In Sonnet 18, what does the 'eye of heaven' refer to?
Back
Sun: The phrase symbolizes the sun, which is a central theme in the poem.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 compares a girl to what?
Back
Summer's day: The speaker uses this comparison to highlight the beauty and warmth of the girl.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of Sonnet 18?
Back
The theme is the enduring nature of love and beauty, as expressed through poetry.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sonnet?
Back
A sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.
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