In Danish poetry, which poetic form consists of 14 lines usually structured into two quatrains and two tercets with a set rhyme scheme and a thematic turn (volta)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sonnet (sonet)
- Step 1: The sonnet is a classic 14-line poetic form originated in Italy and widely used in Danish literature (e.g., Inger Christensen's Sommerfugledalen), featuring an internal turn of thought. Answer: Sonnet (sonet). Why not the others: A haiku has 3 lines (5-7-5 syllables), a limerick has 5 humorous lines (AABBA), and a medieval ballad is a long strophic narrative with a refrain.
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