To Me Fair Friend Flashcards

(11 cards)

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Who is the author of the poem ‘To me fair friend (Sonnet 104)’?

A

William Shakespeare

Shakespeare is a renowned English playwright and poet, often regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.

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What is the main theme of Sonnet 104?

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The constancy of beauty despite the passage of time

The poem reflects on how beauty remains unchanged in the eyes of the speaker, despite the effects of aging.

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Fill in the blank: In Sonnet 104, the speaker mentions seeing three _______ and three _______.

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winters, summers

These seasons symbolize the passage of time and the cycles of nature.

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True or False: In Sonnet 104, the speaker believes beauty diminishes over time.

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False

The speaker argues that beauty remains constant and does not fade with age.

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What literary device is predominantly used in Sonnet 104 to convey the theme of beauty?

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Imagery

Shakespeare uses vivid imagery to evoke the changing seasons and their relationship to beauty.

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What does the phrase ‘beauty like a dial-hand’ imply in Sonnet 104?

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Beauty changes imperceptibly over time

This metaphor suggests that beauty, like the hand of a clock, may seem to move slowly but is continually changing.

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Who is the author of ‘The Sun Rising’?

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John Donne

John Donne was a prominent English poet known for his metaphysical poetry and complex themes.

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What is the central idea of ‘The Sun Rising’?

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The power of love over external forces

The poem expresses how love transcends time and the mundane aspects of life.

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Fill in the blank: In ‘The Sun Rising,’ the speaker addresses the _______.

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sun

The sun is personified and challenged by the speaker regarding its authority.

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True or False: In ‘The Sun Rising’, the speaker wants the sun to shine brighter.

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False

The speaker dismisses the sun’s importance, suggesting that their love is more significant.

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What is a key characteristic of John Donne’s poetry?

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Use of metaphysical conceits

Metaphysical conceits are extended metaphors that draw connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.

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