1. What is the purpose of the syntax in the line "But no such roses see I in her cheeks" from Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare?
A. It makes the poem rhyme.
B. It emphasizes the figurative language.
C. It highlights the speaker's rudeness.
D. It maintains the iambic pentameter rhythm. **
E. It gives the poem an upbeat mood
2. Recall the poem "Breakage" by Mary Oliver. What is the purpose of the enjambment in this poem?
A. It reflects the poem's lack of rhyme.
B. It reflects the brokenness of the scene the poem describes. **
C. It reveals the speaker's disappointment at the scene.
D. It emphasizes the poem's vivid imagery.
E. It highlights the tired voice in the poem.
3. Which statement best describes a theme in both "Breakage" by Mary Oliver, and Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare?
A. True beauty is hard to find.
B. True beauty exists only in memory.
C. Beauty attracts those with open minds.
D. Beauty can only exist in everyday objects and people.
E. Beauty can exist in something not normally considered beautiful. **
Just took the quick check, all the answers I marked were correct!
1. The purpose of the syntax in the line "But no such roses see I in her cheeks" from Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare is to maintain the iambic pentameter rhythm. (Option D)
2. The purpose of the enjambment in the poem "Breakage" by Mary Oliver is to reflect the brokenness of the scene the poem describes. (Option B)
3. A theme in both "Breakage" by Mary Oliver and Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare is that beauty can exist in something not normally considered beautiful. (Option E)
To understand the purpose of the syntax in the given lines from "Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare and "Breakage" by Mary Oliver, we can analyze the options provided and explain how to arrive at the correct answer.
1. In the line "But no such roses see I in her cheeks" from "Sonnet 130," the purpose of the syntax is to:
A. Make the poem rhyme: The given line does not rhyme with any specific pattern in the sonnet, so this option can be eliminated.
B. Emphasize the figurative language: The syntax in this line does not specifically emphasize the figurative language but describes the lack of physical beauty in the woman being discussed. Therefore, this option may not align with the purpose of the syntax in this particular line.
C. Highlight the speaker's rudeness: Since the line is focusing on the lack of beauty in the woman's cheeks, rudeness is not the main purpose of the syntax.
D. Maintain the iambic pentameter rhythm: The correct answer is D. The line still follows the iambic pentameter rhythm of Shakespearean sonnets, with five sets of unstressed and stressed syllables: "But no such (u-u)ro (u-u)ses (u-u) see (u-u) I in (u-u) her (u-u) cheeks (u-u)."
E. Give the poem an upbeat mood: The line does not contribute to an upbeat mood but rather focuses on the speaker's observation and lack of traditional beauty.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. It maintains the iambic pentameter rhythm.
2. In terms of "Breakage" by Mary Oliver, the purpose of the enjambment (the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza) in the poem is to:
A. Reflect the poem's lack of rhyme: The poem does not have a specific rhyme scheme, so the enjambment is not related to the lack of rhyme.
B. Reflect the brokenness of the scene the poem describes: The correct answer is B. The enjambment in "Breakage" helps emphasize the brokenness and fragmented nature of the speaker's visualization of the scene.
C. Reveal the speaker's disappointment at the scene: While enjambment may give insight into the speaker's emotions in some poems, it does not specifically reveal disappointment in this case.
D. Emphasize the poem's vivid imagery: While enjambment can contribute to the visualization and vividness of the imagery, it is not the primary purpose in this poem.
E. Highlight the tired voice in the poem: The enjambment does not accentuate the tired voice but rather helps in capturing the fragmented and broken nature of the scene being portrayed.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. It reflects the brokenness of the scene the poem describes.
3. In terms of the shared theme in both "Breakage" by Mary Oliver and Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare, the best statement is:
A. True beauty is hard to find: While both poems touch on the concept of beauty, neither explicitly conveys the difficulty of finding it. Therefore, this option does not align with the shared theme.
B. True beauty exists only in memory: Neither poem suggests that true beauty exists solely in memory, so this option can be eliminated.
C. Beauty attracts those with open minds: This option does not relate to the theme evident in both poems, as neither poem emphasizes the connection between beauty and open-mindedness.
D. Beauty can only exist in everyday objects and people: While both poems emphasize the beauty found in everyday objects and people, this option does not encompass the broader theme that both poems share.
E. Beauty can exist in something not normally considered beautiful: The correct answer is E. Both "Breakage" and Sonnet 130 challenge conventional notions of beauty, showcasing how it can be found in unexpected places and aspects of life, rather than adhering to traditional standards.
Therefore, the correct answer is E. Beauty can exist in something not normally considered beautiful.