Poetry: Sonnet 116 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sonnet 116?
A
A poem about the idea that love doesn’t alter
2
Q
What is the verse structure in Sonnet 116?
A
Sonnet
3
Q
What happens in the verses in Sonnet 116?
A
The speaker talks about love being never-ending
4
Q
What is the theme of Sonnet 116?
A
The nature of true love
5
Q
What is the setting of Sonnet 116?
A
There is no specific setting
6
Q
What is the voice of Sonnet 116?
A
The voice is forceful and spoken in the present tense; it seems to speak directly to the reader
7
Q
What poems can Sonnet 116 be compared with?
A
Hour
Quickdraw
8
Q
How can Hour be compared with Sonnet 116?
A
Hour is about the intensity of new love
9
Q
How can Quickdraw be compared with Sonnet 116?
A
Quickdraw is about the disintegration of love
