LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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“My mistress’s eyes are nothing” tone
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serious
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optimistic and cheerful
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lighthearted and realistic
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sonnet 116 is about romantic love and steadfastness. The tone of the poem is calm and certain, just like its subject matter: the speaker of the poem explains that true love does not change over time.
Detailed explanation-2: -The tone of Sonnet 130 is definitely sarcastic. Most sonnets, including others written by Shakespeare, praised women and practically deified them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sonnet 18 is one of the most well-known of Shakespeare’s sonnets. The opening line is often cited as an example of love poetry. The message is that the beauty of the beloved will remain eternal as long as the love remains in the poet’s heart. The tone is intensely admiring and also hopeful.
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