Sonnets Quiz

What is the structure of a sonnet?

• 12 lines

• 14 lines

• 18 lines

• 16 lines

Which type of poem is a sonnet?

• Haiku

• Narrative poem

• Epic poem

• Lyric poem

What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

• abab cdcd efef gg

• abba cddc effe gg

• abbaabba cdecde

• ababcdcdefefgg

Which poet established the sonnet as a major form in European poetry?

• Shakespeare

• Petrarch

• Chaucer

• Milton

What is the purpose of the sestet in a Petrarchan sonnet?

• Provide background information

• Pose a question

• Resolve the problem presented in the octave

• Introduce the main theme

What does the volta signify in a Petrarchan sonnet?

• A change in rhyme scheme

• Introduction of a new character

• A turn from problem to resolution

• The end of the poem

What is the purpose of the couplet in a Shakespearean sonnet?

• Introduce a new theme

• Provide a summary or conclusion

• Present a conflict

• Pose a question

What is a parody?

• A type of epic poem

• A serious literary work

• A form of non-fiction writing

• A work that mocks or imitates an original work in a humorous way

What is the purpose of the third quatrain in a Shakespearean sonnet?

• Pose a question

• Extend the theme or metaphor

• Provide a resolution to the conflict

• Introduce a new metaphor

What is the main difference between a Shakespearean and a Petrarchan sonnet?

• The rhyme scheme

• The theme

• The language used

• The number of lines