Practice #3-A Dainty Thing’s the Villanelle - Kennedy Sauer | Biblioteka

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What is a “villanelle”?

Musical poetry with a set amount of stressed and unstressed syllables.

A type of poem characterized by lines with 10 syllables each.

Narrative poetry that tells a story of long ago.

A poem of nineteen lines with two rhymes throughout and a set form.

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Part A – Which is the metaphor from Stanza 1?

Sly, musical

the villanelle

a jewel in rhyme

its purpose passing well

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Part B – What is emphasized with the metaphor in Part A?

The importance of the villanelle.

The negative effects of the villanelle.

The musical notes of the villanelle.

The purpose of the villanelle.

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Part A – Put check marks before EACH example of onomatopoeia.

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Part B – What is emphasized with the onomatopoeia in Part A?

The importance of the villanelle.

The negative effects of the villanelle.

The sounds a bell makes when rung.

The color of the bell.

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Place check marks before the TWO refrains found in this poem.

A DAINTY thing's the Villanelle,

Sly, musical, a jewel in rhyme,

It serves its purpose passing well.

A double-clappered silver bell

That must be made to clink in chime,

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Which line is ironic, and shows the poet poking gentle fun? How?

Line 1 because the poet doesn’t really think the villanelle is dainty.

Line 2 because it implies that the poem doesn’t contain rhyme.

Line 3 because it implies that the villanelle doesn’t require much, so it’s easy to achieve.

Line 4 because the poet uses a bell instead of another musical instrument.

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Which is a summary of Stanza 4?

The villanelle is not extravagant.

Poets who write villanelles are often arrogant.

It is easier to write a villanelle if you know how to play the piano.

The villanelle is a difficult poem to write.

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You must not ask of it the swell / Of organs grandiose and sublime. Using context clues, what does the word, “sublime” mean in Stanza 4?

Having such low expectations to bring about pity, remorse, or regret

Having excellence, majesty, or beauty in order to inspire great admiration or awe

To ask too much from a poet

To expect too much from a poem

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Which is the tone of this poem?

playful

pessimistic

curious

suspenseful

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What does Stanza 5 tell you about the content of a villanelle?

It takes place in nature.

It is meant to have deep meaning.

It is not meant to be contrary.

It only takes place in the past.

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What is the meaning of Line 16?

Although lacking depth, villanelles are still fun and enjoyable to read.

Most people do not see the meaning behind most villanelles.

Villanelles are more about sound than sight.

The reading of a villanelle requires an imagination.

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Still fair to see and good to smell / As in the quaintness of its prime, What does the word, “quaintness” mean in Stanza 6?

Small and insignificant

Bright and colorful

Large and dominating

Old-fashioned and charming

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What is the theme of this poem?

Villanelles are poems with set rhyme schemes.

Villanelles are narrative poems that emphasize the glory of nature.

Even though they lack complexity, villanelles are still fun to enjoy.

Even though villanelles are still around, they are quickly becoming a thing of the past.