Closed form poetry.

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  Closed form poetry is a type of poetry that follows a specific set of rules, such as a certain rhyme scheme, meter, or number of lines. Some examples of closed form poems include sonnets, haikus, and limericks. A specific example of a closed form poem is the sonnet. A sonnet is a poem with 14 lines, which are usually arranged in an iambic pentameter. Iambic pentameter means that each line has five pairs of syllables, with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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  Define an Italian sonnet. (5 points) An Italian sonnet is a type of sonnet that originated in Italy. It has 14 lines, which are arranged in an ABBA ABBA CDC DCD rhyme scheme. The first eight lines of an Italian sonnet are called the octave, and the last six lines are called the sestet.

3. Define an English sonnet. (5 points)

An English sonnet is a type of sonnet that originated in England. It has 14 lines, which are arranged in an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme. The first three quatrains (four-line stanzas) of an English sonnet are followed by a couplet (two-line stanza).

4. Explain open form poetry. Offer an example of an open form poem. (5 points)

Open form poetry is a type of poetry that does not follow any specific rules. It can have any number of lines, any rhyme scheme, and any meter. Some examples of open form poems include free verse and prose poetry. A specific example of an open form poem is "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot. This poem has no rhyme scheme, no meter, and no set number of lines.

5. What is the rhyme scheme of Sherman Alexie’s “The Facebook Sonnet” (495). (10 points 2000 words)

The rhyme scheme of Sherman Alexie's "The Facebook Sonnet" (495) is ABABAB CDCD EFEF GG. This is the same rhyme scheme as an English sonnet. The poem is divided into three quatrains and a couplet. The quatrains follow the ABABAB rhyme scheme, and the couplet follows the EFEF GG rhyme scheme. The rhyme scheme of the poem helps to create a sense of balance and symmetry. It also helps to highlight the poem's themes of love, loss, and connection. The poem is a sonnet because it has 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme. However, it is not a traditional sonnet because it does not have the same iambic pentameter meter as a traditional sonnet.