Writing a Shakespearean Sonnet

Question 1

Read the opening lines of a poem.A message darts across the screenAs I read it, I grin

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Because kind words bring happinessAnd I can’t hold it in

Question 2

Which word(s) could be used to rhyme with this line? Check all that apply.

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true; through; review

Question 3

Read the chart. Which viewpoint or theme best completes the chart?

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Special interests develop personality.

Question 4

Read the incomplete poem.The camera’s shutter freezes time:A pose on the porch, a birthday smile,A carnival ride or mountain climb

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Preserved forever as a photo file.

Question 5

Read the incomplete quatrain.No one knows the dreams within my mindThey vanish with the early light of dawnAnd leave no trace for meddlers to find

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My mind’s a window with the curtains drawn

Question 6

Read the beginning of a sonnet.The dark descends and soon the sounds of nightEcho through the woods, across the creek

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A whisper of an owl’s wings in flightAnd mud-bound frogs learning how to speak

Question 7

Read the beginning of a sonnet.With valentines, I’ll offer her my heartCan cards express the sentiment I feel?

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I’ll say that we should never be apartAnd candy hearts will sweeten my appeal

Question 8

Read this excerpt from a student’s sonnet.I had a funny feeling in my heart because I was happy

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My heart was like a moth that fluttered fast

Question 9

Read the incomplete line of poetry, and complete the line using iambic pentameter.

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high atop the oak’s great arm

Question 10

Which word(s) could be used to rhyme with this line? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

liberty; agree; victory

Writing a Shakespearean Sonnet Answers