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Q: What is rhyme scheme of Petrarchan sonnet?
  • A. abba, abba, cde, cde
  • B. abad, cde, abad, cde
  • C. cde, cde, abba, abba
  • D. abab, abab, cde, cde
Correct Answer: Option A - The Italian or Petrarchan sonnet- These sonnets are named after the great Italian poet, Petrarch. The Petrarchan sonnet Consists of two main parts. The first eight lines from the octave having the rhyme scheme abba abba. The last six lines from the sestet having the rhyme scheme cde cde.
A. The Italian or Petrarchan sonnet- These sonnets are named after the great Italian poet, Petrarch. The Petrarchan sonnet Consists of two main parts. The first eight lines from the octave having the rhyme scheme abba abba. The last six lines from the sestet having the rhyme scheme cde cde.

Explanations:

The Italian or Petrarchan sonnet- These sonnets are named after the great Italian poet, Petrarch. The Petrarchan sonnet Consists of two main parts. The first eight lines from the octave having the rhyme scheme abba abba. The last six lines from the sestet having the rhyme scheme cde cde.