Question

which statements accurately describe the sonnets rhyme scheme and its effects? check all that apply. the rhyme scheme is abab cdcd efef gg. the rhyme scheme is abba cddc effe gg. the lines in the couplet do not include a rhyme. the second quatrain rhymes redeem and team, spent and document. the regular rhyme scheme makes the sonnet sound musical and memorable. where art thou, muse, that thou forgetst so long to speak of that which gives thee all thy might? spendst thou thy fury on some worthless song, darkening thy power to lend base subjects light? return, forgetful muse, and straight redeem in gentle numbers time so idly spent; sing to the ear that doth thy lays esteem and gives thy pen both skill and argument. rise, resty muse, my loves sweet face survey, if time have any wrinkle graven there; if any, be a satire to decay, and make times spoils despised every where. give my love fame faster than time wastes life; so thou preventst his scythe and crooked knife. — sonnet 100, william shakespeare

Explanation:

• For the rhyme - scheme:
• In Shakespearean sonnets, the typical rhyme - scheme is \(abab\ cdcd\ efef\ gg\).
• The first option with \(abab\ cdcd\ efef\ gg\) is correct as it follows the standard Shakespearean sonnet rhyme - pattern.
• The second option \(abba\ cddc\ effe\ gg\) is incorrect as it does not match the Shakespearean sonnet rhyme - scheme.
• For the couplet:
• In a Shakespearean sonnet, the final two lines (the couplet) rhyme. So, the statement “The lines in the couplet do not include a rhyme” is incorrect.
• For the second quatrain:
• In the second quatrain (lines 5 - 8), “redeem” rhymes with “esteem” (not “team”), and “spent” rhymes with “argument” (not “document”). So, the statement about the second - quatrain rhymes is incorrect.
• For the effect of the rhyme - scheme:
• The regular \(abab\ cdcd\ efef\ gg\) rhyme - scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet makes it sound musical and memorable. This is a well - known characteristic of sonnets, as the repetition of sounds in a pattern creates a pleasing auditory effect and helps in memorization.

Answer:

A. The rhyme scheme is \(abab\ cdcd\ efef\ gg\).
E. The regular rhyme scheme makes the sonnet sound musical and memorable.