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Which elements qualify this poem as a Shakespearean sonnet? Check all that apply.

A
three quatrains and one couplet
B
lines of poetry with five metrical feet
C
abba, cddc, effe, gg rhyme scheme
D
rhyming sounds at the beginning of lines
E
unstressed and stressed syllable groups
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Tap out the stresses as you read line 9. Which analysis best describes the rhythm and its effect on meaning?

A
It places equal emphasis on all syllables to create a quiet, relaxing mood.
B
It maintains a perfect iambic pentameter with no variation for special emphasis.
C
It breaks the iambic rhythm on the last three words to emphasis his love’s sweet face.
D
It breaks the iambic rhythm on the first two syllables, setting the demanding tone of the line.
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Which statements accurately describe the sonnet’s rhyme scheme and its effects? Check all that apply.

A
The rhyme scheme is abab cdcd efef gg.
B
The rhyme scheme is abba cddc effe gg.
C
The lines in the couplet do not include a rhyme.
D
The second quatrain rhymes redeem and team, spent and document.
E
The regular rhyme scheme makes the sonnet sound musical and memorable.
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What is the primary purpose of the couplet in this sonnet?

A
The purpose is to show the poet’s belief in a grim reaper who wields a scythe.
B
The purpose is to complete the 14 lines required to make the poem a sonnet.
C
The purpose is to add a twist to the ideas about time described in the three quatrains.
D
The purpose is to inspire a poem that will help the speaker’s beloved become famous and live forever.

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