In me thou sweat the twilight of such day , as after sunset fadeth in the west , which by and by black night doth take away , Death’s second self that seals up all in rest -
“ Sonnet 73,
William Shakespeare

Read the second quatrain of “ Sonnet 73,” and then answer the questions

What is the best paraphrase of these lines ?

1. My vision is better during the day than at night

2. Twilight is the most Beautiful time of the day

3. I am like a day at twilight , slowly becoming dark

What is the central idea of these lines ?

1. The speaker is afraid of the dark .

2. The speaker is getting older .

3. The speaker is optimistic about the future

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

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