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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
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Use context to identify the meanings of the words underlined in the poem.

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dun::dull colored
damask’d::streaked
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deceased growing ✔ streaked

A
deceased
B
growing
C
✔ streaked
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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
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But her cheeks are rosy red But her cheeks are not like roses ✔ But I don’t see those colors in her cheeks

A
But her cheeks are rosy red
B
But her cheeks are not like roses
C
✔ But I don’t see those colors in her cheeks
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And in some delightful perfume And perfumes have a bad scent ✔ And some perfumes have a sweeter scent

A
And in some delightful perfume
B
And perfumes have a bad scent
C
✔ And some perfumes have a sweeter scent
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✔ Than the bad breath of my mistressThan the sweet breath of my mistress Than the breath of my perfumed mistress

A
✔ Than the bad breath of my mistress
B
Than the sweet breath of my mistress
C
Than the breath of my perfumed mistress
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Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the quatrain?

A
The mistress is not as beautiful as natural elements.
B
The mistress’s hair is dull and wiry, unlike the whiteness of snow.
C
The mistress has eyes like the sun and lips more red than coral.
D
The mistress’s appearance is similar to that of the sun, coral, and snow.
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How does the second quatrain further develop the central idea presented in the first quatrain? Check all that apply.

A
by continuing to praise the mistress’s beauty with comparisons to nature
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
D
by adding to the descriptions with a comparison to another person
E
by changing the description of the mistress from unfavorable to favorable
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How does the third quatrain further develop the central ideas presented in the first and second quatrains?

A
It continues the pattern of comparing the mistress to natural elements.
B
It changes the descriptions of the mistress from favorable to unfavorable.
C
It extends beyond descriptions of sight and smell with descriptions of sound.
D
It increases the harshness of the descriptions to emphasize the speaker’s feelings.
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Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the couplet?

A
The speaker thinks that heaven is more beautiful than his mistress.
B
The speaker declares that his mistress is as special as heaven.
C
The speaker thinks that his mistress is common compared to other women.
D
The speaker continues to make unfavorable comparisons of his mistress.
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What is the best summary of the central idea of "Sonnet 130”?

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.

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