Renaissance Flashcards
What is the rhyme scheme of sonnet 29?
The rhyme scheme of Sonnet 29 is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
What are the three quatrains and what is the final couplet? Give line numbers. (sonnet 29)
The three quatrains in the sonnet are:
Quatrain 1: Lines 1-4
Quatrain 2: Lines 5-8
Quatrain 3: Lines 9-12
The final couplet: Lines 13-14
What is the message of the first two quatrains? (sonnet 29)
In the first two parts, the speaker feels really sad and wishes for things he doesn’t have. He feels lonely and unhappy.
Explain the simile used in lines 11-12. (sonnet 29)
The poem says the speaker feels better when thinking about someone they love, comparing it to a bird singing happily at sunrise.
What is the rhyme scheme of sonnet 130?
ABABCDCDEFEFEGG
What are the three quatrains and what is the final couplet? Give line numbers. (sonnet 130)
First quatrain: Lines 1 to 4
Second quatrain: Lines 5 to 8
Third quatrain: Lines 9 to 12
Final couplet: Lines 13 and 14
What is the message of the first 12 lines? (sonnet 130)
In the first part, the speaker talks about how their lover doesn’t match the usual idea of beauty.
What is said about her eyes (sonnet 130)?
They are not as bright and shining as the sun.
What is said about her lips (sonnet 130)?
They aren’t as red as coral; they’re less red.
What is said about her skin (sonnet 130)?
Her skin isn’t pure white like snow; it’s more of a dull color.
What is said about her cheeks (sonnet 130)?
Her cheeks aren’t rosy like some flowers; they don’t have those colors.
What is said about her scent (sonnet 130)?
The way she smells isn’t as delightful as some perfumes.
What is said about her voice (sonnet 130)?
Although the speaker loves hearing her speak, they admit that music sounds better.
What is said about her way of moving (sonnet 130)?
The way she walks is not like a goddess; she walks normally on the ground.
The final couplet contains the “volta”, a point where the logical development takes a new direction. What is the twist of sonnet 130?
The speaker acknowledges that even though their lover might not fit society’s standards of beauty, their love for her is rare and genuine, just as valuable as anyone praised for beauty they don’t really have.
What does ‘renaissance’ literally mean
‘Renaissance’ literally means “rebirth” in French.
Define the term ‘Reformation’ and point out what the end-result of the Reformation was in England.
The Reformation was a religious movement challenging the authority of the Catholic Church. In England, it resulted in the establishment of the Church of England, separating from the Roman Catholic Church.
What aspects of life did humanism concern itself with?
Humanism concerned itself with literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, focusing on human values and potential.
Name two famous humanists.
Two famous humanists were Erasmus and Thomas More.
What famous work was written by the English humanist?
The famous work written by the English humanist was “Utopia” by Thomas More
Compare medieval thinking and renaissance thinking. What are basic differences?
Medieval thinking was more focused on faith, tradition, and divine authority, while Renaissance thinking embraced reason, individualism, and human potential.
What important prose work was published in English at the beginning of the 17th century?
At the beginning of the 17th century, the important prose work published in English was the King James Bible.
Why was lyric poetry popular with Renaissance poets?
Lyric poetry was popular with Renaissance poets due to its expressive, emotional, and personal nature.
Define a sonnet in general terms.
A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, usually expressing a single theme or idea.
