Question

Sappho was an ancient Greek poet who contributed to the genre of lyric poetry. In contrast to epic poetry, which was predominant before Sappho's time, Sappho's poetry focused on _________. The Sapphic form of lyric poetry, which is named for Sappho, is notable for _________.
1.
A. The actions of mythical heroes and gods
B. Abstract philosophical ideas such as existence
C. Personal topics such as love and loss
D. A chronological sequence of historical events

2.
A. The feeling of uncertainty that the varying meter suggests
B. The cyclic feel that the stanza structure produces
C. The abrupt and startling ending of each stanza
D. The sense of monotony that the uniform pentameter creates

Answer 1

Sappho was an ancient Greek poet who contributed to the genre of lyric poetry. In contrast to epic poetry, which was predominant before Sappho's time, Sappho's poetry focused on personal topics such as love and loss. The Sapphic form of lyric poetry, which is named for Sappho, is notable for the feeling of uncertainty that the varying meter suggests.

1- The correct answer is C. In Sappho's poetry there isn't a systematic or at least defined vision of Greek society, it is likely that politics and history have been for Sappho too masculine themes. Her work captures only her vision of the narrow social circle in which she lived, which was limited to her students and her family, and of which she does not describe her lifestyle primarily but her inner experiences. This makes Sappho's work lack of a historical and critical perspective of Greek society. The sensitivity and delicacy of the female world are the protagonists of his poems; mixed feelings with his circle of students, such as jealousy, love, disappointment, joy and rivalry.

2- The correct answer is A. The sapphic stanza is of four verses: three sapphic hendecasyllables and one pentasyllabic: adonant with an accent on the first and fourth syllables.

Answer 2

Answer:

C.Personal topics such as love and loss, and B.The Cylic feel that the stanza structure produces.

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