Understanding Sonnets

What is the origin of the word 'sonnet'?

• French word for 'song'

• Italian word for 'little sound'

• Spanish word for 'poem'

• Greek word for 'verse'

How many lines does a traditional sonnet contain?

• 12 lines

• 16 lines

• 14 lines

• 10 lines

What is a quatrain in the context of a sonnet?

• A group of six lines

• A group of four lines

• A group of two lines

• A group of eight lines

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhyme mentioned in the video?

• Masculine rhyme

• Internal rhyme

• Perfect rhyme

• End rhyme

What is the rhyme scheme of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?

• AAAA BBBB CCCC DD

• ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

• AABB CCDD EEFF GG

• ABBA CDDC EFFE GG

What is the main theme of Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?

• The beauty of nature

• The passage of time

• The comparison of a person to a summer's day

• The inevitability of change

What is the first step in writing your own sonnet according to the video?

• Writing the first quatrain

• Selecting descriptive words

• Brainstorming a subject or theme

• Choosing a rhyme scheme

In the example sonnet about a dog, what action does the dog take?

• Digs a hole

• Hunts a squirrel

• Chases a cat

• Barks at a stranger

What is the purpose of using descriptive words in a sonnet?

• To confuse the reader

• To follow the rhyme scheme

• To help readers visualize the poem

• To make the poem longer

What is the rhyme pattern used in the example sonnet about a dog?

• ABBA CDDC EFFE GG

• ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

• AAAA BBBB CCCC DD

• AABB CCDD EEFF GG