Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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When was William Shakespeare born and when did he die?
When was William Shakespeare born and when did he die?
23 April 1564; 23 April 1616
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write in total?
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write in total?
154 sonnets
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Which sonnets make up the 'Dark Lady' sequence?
Which sonnets make up the 'Dark Lady' sequence?
Sonnets 127-154
In what part of Sonnet 130 does the volta occur?
In what part of Sonnet 130 does the volta occur?
Lines 13-14 (final couplet)
What does 'dun' mean in Line 3 of the sonnet?
What does 'dun' mean in Line 3 of the sonnet?
Dull greyish-brown colour
What is the famous opening line of Sonnet 130?
What is the famous opening line of Sonnet 130?
My mistress' eyes are nothing like sun
What type of love sonnets does Shakespeare parody in Sonnet 130?
What type of love sonnets does Shakespeare parody in Sonnet 130?
Petrarchan love sonnets
How does the tone shift between the quatrains and the couplet?
How does the tone shift between the quatrains and the couplet?
From mocking & ironic to sincere
What does 'belied' mean in Line 14?
What does 'belied' mean in Line 14?
Misrepresented