Analyzing Different Interpretations of a Sonnet

Question 1

Choose the best paraphrase for each line in this quatrain.

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Line 1:: I’ve seen roses streaked with red and white; Line 2:: But I don’t see those colors in her cheeks; Line 3:: And some perfumes have a sweeter scent; Line 4:: Than the bad breath of my mistress

Question 2

Choose the best paraphrase for each line in this quatrain.

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A: ✔ I’ve seen roses streaked with red and white

Question 3

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the quatrain?

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A: The mistress is not as beautiful as natural elements.

Question 4

How does the second quatrain further develop the central idea presented in the first quatrain? Check all that apply.

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B: by making additional comparisons between the mistress’s appearance and nature; C: by extending the descriptions of the mistress beyond what can be seen

Question 5

How does the third quatrain further develop the central ideas presented in the first and second quatrains?

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C: It extends beyond descriptions of sight and smell with descriptions of sound.

Question 6

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the couplet?

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B: The speaker declares that his mistress is as special as heaven.

Question 7

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

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D: The speaker says that his beloved is not like roses and other things, but she is just as amazing.

Question 8

But her cheeks are rosy red But her cheeks are not like roses ✔ But I don’t see those colors in her cheeks

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C: ✔ But I don’t see those colors in her cheeks

Question 9

And in some delightful perfume And perfumes have a bad scent ✔ And some perfumes have a sweeter scent

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C: ✔ And some perfumes have a sweeter scent

Question 10

✔ Than the bad breath of my mistressThan the sweet breath of my mistress Than the breath of my perfumed mistress

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A: ✔ Than the bad breath of my mistress

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