Dr. Bob Sonnet Quiz 2025/2026 | ENG-LIT205 | Verified Q&A (20+ Qs) – Poetic Meter, Rhyme Schemes, Iambic Forms

This document presents a fully graded, A+ level quiz review covering over 20 questions and answers on sonnet structure and poetic meter for the 2025/2026 academic cycle, specifically created for ENG-LIT205: Poetics and Literary Form at Eastview College. It serves as a compact yet comprehensive guide to the technical and structural foundations of classic sonnet forms. Key topics include: Sonnet components and rules: 14-line structure, rhyme schemes, syllabic count, and volta placement Detailed breakdowns of poetic feet: iamb, trochee, anapest, dactyl, pyrrhic, and spondee Comparative analysis of Petrarchan (Italian) and Shakespearean (English) sonnet forms Emphasis on rhyme schemes (e.g., ABBAABBA CDECDE, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG) and where the volta (the thematic turn) appears within the poem Terminology needed for close reading and poetic analysis (e.g., octave, sestet, quatrain, couplet) This document is a valuable study aid for: English literature and creative writing students learning about poetic forms Exam candidates in poetry analysis, literary history, or form-based courses Educators preparing quizzes or reviewing poetic structure with students Clear, precise, and formatted for rapid review, this guide supports both technical understanding and memorization of literary form fundamentals. Keywords: sonnet structure, poetic meter, rhyme scheme, Petrarchan sonnet, Shakespearean sonnet, iambic pentameter, poetic feet, volta placement, literary analysis, ENG-LIT205, Eastview College