CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
HOW MANY LINES ARE THERE IN THIS POEM?
A
14 LINES
B
10 LINES
C
8 LINES
D
12 LINES
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A 12-line poem is the Rondeau Prime form. It consists of a septet (7 lines) and a cinquain (5 lines) and had originated in 13th Century France.

Detailed explanation-2: -A 12-line poem is considered a Rondeau Prime, a form of French poetry, though it usually consists of a septet (7 lines) plus a cinquain (5 lines).

Detailed explanation-3: -The number of lines in a poem is determined by whether a poet chooses to write in a specific form or free verse. Forms like sonnets have a set number of lines, while other forms are defined by stanza length. Poets who write in free verse have more flexibility in how many lines are in their poems.

Detailed explanation-4: -11 lines – Roundel. 12 lines – Scottish Stanza. 13 lines – Terza. 14 lines – Sonnet / Stanza Onegin / Terza.

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