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

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 best explains why a writer might use repetition?A.To let the poem break away from earlier traditionsB.To surprise the reader with a new idea or imageC.To create a sense of discontinuity or fragmentationD.To call attention to a particular element in a poem

_____ is the repetition of a stanza after every verse throughout a poem.A rhymeAlliterationA lyricA chorus

Why must poets take care not to overuse repetition?A.Repetition can create disorientation.B.Repetition can make the reader feel excluded.C.Repetition can be difficult to understand.D.Repetition can quickly become stale.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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