LESSON 5: The Sonnets of William Shakespeare
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In Sonnet 18, what does the speaker compare his love to?
A summer's day
What are the limitations of a summer's day mentioned in Sonnet 18?
It can be too hot, too windy, and it does not last very long
Why is the subject of Sonnet 18 considered eternal?
Because she is written about in the poem
In Sonnet 130, how does the speaker describe his mistress's physical features?
He notes her eyes are not like the sun, her skin is not snow white, her lips are not red like coral, and her breath is not like perfume
What is the main message of the couplet at the end of Sonnet 130?
That her love is more rare than any other
What is the definition of the word 'temperate'?
Showing moderation or restraint; gentle in nature
What is the definition of the word 'belie'?
To disguise something or obfuscate