Why is it helpful to examine the tone of a sonnet?
Determining how the poet feels about the subject of the sonnet is the main purpose of interpretation.
Identifying the tonal patterns of rhyme and rhythm in a sonnet enables readers to correctly interpret it.
Determining the speaker's attitude toward the topic of a sonnet is essential to an accurate interpretation.
Identifying the emotional impact the sonnet has on the reader or listener allows readers to interpret it accurately.