142192
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing Different Interpretations of a Sonnet

Question 142192 • LHS English 10

What is the best summary of the central idea of "Sonnet 130”?

Answer
A
The speaker believes that his beloved is beautiful and amazing beyond compare.
B
The speaker praises traditional poetry and celebrates its power to express true love.
C
The speaker mocks the ugliness of his mistress and wants to end their relationship.
D
The speaker says that his beloved is not like roses and other things, but she is just as amazing.

Explanation

In “Sonnet 130,” the speaker rejects exaggerated comparisons common in love poetry: his mistress’s eyes are not like the sun, and her lips are not as red as coral. Yet he says his love is rare and genuine, without needing those false comparisons. Choice D best summarizes this idea: she is unlike idealized images, but he values her deeply.

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