Sestina Poem
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
12th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
There are __ syllables in every line of a sestina. (number, not spelled out)
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.13
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a sestina?
A dance in which people make the same graceful leap a thousand times.
an abstract painting that makes people wince when they look at it.
a movie about a man whose days repeat themselves over and over.
a nine-hundred year old poetic structure that follows a pattern of sixes.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.11
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the word that best completes the sentence.
Grace likes the sestina very much;_________________, Pete doesn’t see the point of it.
In contrast
Therefeore
For instance
Most importantly
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CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the poem, what do the names "Gladys, Rosario, Altagracia" symbolize?
The speaker's childhood friends
The complexity of the English language
The speaker's cultural and personal connections
Names of the speaker's family members
Answer explanation
In the poem, the names 'Gladys, Rosario, Altagracia' symbolize the speaker's cultural and personal connections. These names represent the speaker's background and identity, reflecting their unique experiences and relationships. The other options, such as childhood friends, complexity of the English language, or family members, do not capture the essence of these names in the context of the poem.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the significance of the term "the bottled nombre" in the poem?
It suggests that names are always clear and precise.
It highlights the limitations of language in capturing the essence of things.
It refers to a specific Spanish tradition.
It represents the idea of preserving names for future generations.
Answer explanation
The term 'the bottled nombre' in the poem signifies the limitations of language in capturing the essence of things. It suggests that language, like a bottle, can only contain a limited amount of meaning, and cannot fully express the complexity and depth of the things it names. This interpretation aligns with the correct option, which emphasizes the constraints of language.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
There are __ stanzas in a traditional sestina.
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the structure of a sestina?
A) A poem with a fixed rhyme scheme
B) A poem with a repeating word pattern
C) A poem with alternating line lengths
D) A poem with a free verse style
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
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