Which gives the best explanation of a sestina?A.A simple poetic form that involves six unique instances of rhymeB.An intricate poetic form that repeats six words six different timesC.An unusual poetic form that uses six different types of metrical feetD.A simple poetic form that has six syllables in each of its linesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How might a poet avoid pitfalls of repetition in a sestina?A.By including alliteration in the repeated wordsB.By using the repeated words in surprising new waysC.By choosing not to repeat any of the end wordsD.By making sure the repeated words also rhymeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which correctly describes the way repetition is used in "Sestina of theTramp-Royal"?A.The rhymed words are repeated several times.B.The words that end lines are repeated frequently.C.The lines that end stanzas are repeated once each.D.The first and third lines of each stanza are repeated.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which element is used in "Sestina of the Tramp-Royal"?A.Two poetic forms blended into oneB.A single image examined in extreme detailC.Two alternating and competing voicesD.A speaker who is not the poet himselfSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

If a poet wanted to tell an exciting story using a quick rhythmic pattern, what poetic form would best fit this function?A.HaikuB.BalladC.OdeD.Sestina

Which best describes a villanelle?A.A poetic form that uses repeated end words but does not repeat full linesB.A poetic form that repeats three lines at least three times throughout the poemC.A poetic form that repeats two entire lines and includes an intricate rhyme schemeD.A poetic form that uses noticeable repetition but does not use rhymeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS