Sonnet 18

Sonnet 18

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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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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