Use context to identify the meanings of the words underlined in the poem.
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✔ I’ve seen roses streaked with red and whiteI’ve never seen red and white flowers I’ve seen damasks and red and white roses
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the quatrain?The mistress is not as beautiful as natural elements.The mistress’s hair is dull and wiry, unlike the whiteness of snow.The mistress has eyes like the sun and lips more red than coral.The mistress’s appearance is similar to that of the sun, coral, and snow.
How does the second quatrain further develop the central idea presented in the first quatrain? Check all that apply.by continuing to praise the mistress’s beauty with comparisons to natureby making additional comparisons between the mistress’s appearance and natureby extending the descriptions of the mistress beyond what can be seenby adding to the descriptions with a comparison to another personby changing the description of the mistress from unfavorable to favorable
How does the third quatrain further develop the central ideas presented in the first and second quatrains?It continues the pattern of comparing the mistress to natural elements.It changes the descriptions of the mistress from favorable to unfavorable.It extends beyond descriptions of sight and smell with descriptions of sound.It increases the harshness of the descriptions to emphasize the speaker’s feelings.
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the couplet?
What is the best summary of the central idea of "Sonnet 130”?The speaker believes that his beloved is beautiful and amazing beyond compare.The speaker praises traditional poetry and celebrates its power to express true love.The speaker mocks the ugliness of his mistress and wants to end their relationship.The speaker says that his beloved is not like roses and other things, but she is just as amazing.
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