BREAK OF DAY (STRUCTURE/ FORM/ CONTEXT)

Question 1

Summarise what Break of Day is about?

Answer 1

• The poem presents an intimate scene between two lovers.
• In which the speaker laments her beloved’s depature as he leaves to fulfil worldly obligations.

Question 2

What is the form of the poem?

Answer 2

• Lyric poem- conveys personal emotions
• Aubade poem
• (dramatic monologue)

Question 3

Describe the rhyme scheme of Break of Day?

Answer 3

• ABBA ABBA rhyme scheme
• Characteristic of a Petrarchan sonnet (desire for control, togetherness, continuity or the inevitable passing of time)

Almost a petrachan sonnet- but theres 2 stanzas (11 lines/13 lines)

Question 4

What meter is the poem written in?

Answer 4

• Iambic pentameter (smooth, rhythmic- fitting the reflective/meditative mood)

Question 5

What is an audabe poem?

Answer 5

• A poem about lovers separating at dawn (emphasises emotional inensity as the dawn marks the end of their time together)

Question 6

Context? gender dynamics

Answer 6

• Women could not work during the Rennaisance era.