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This is an example of "iambic pentameter," the favored meter of Shakespeare's writings. There are five major accented syllables per line, as in your example:
"THOU art MORE LOVEly and MORE TEMPerate."
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Why does the speaker consider the person addressed 'more lovely and more temperate' than 'a summer's day'?
In this question, it is unclear who the speaker is referring to. The description ñmore lovely and more temperate than a summerÍs day.î The speaker is speaking very fondly of the object using words that would imply the object is calm, warm and beautiful.
What is a compound phrase?
A phrase that is compound. Meaning two or more.
How does Shakespeares love compare to a summers day?
He or she is more lovely and more temperate, nor will his or her eternal summer fade or lose possession of the beauty he or she owns.
How can one make the meaning of a phrase more cryptic?
To make the meaning of a phrase more cryptic, one could write the phrase in a code. One could also substitute vague words for more specific words in the phrase.
The more the merrier meaning?
The meaning of the phrase the more the merrier is that the more people there are, such as at an event or party, the more fun can be had.
What does temperate mean in Shakespeare's sonnet 18?
"Temperate" means "temperate". It is a common enough word these days. It means "not excessive" like when a person is said to be a "temperate drinker" who drinks but not too much, or where a place is said to have a "temperate climate", which is neither too hot nor too cold.The poem starts out: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate" Shakespeare says right out that he is going to compare the person he is writing to (the poem tells us nothing about this person, not even whether it is male or female) to a day in summertime. The person is more lovely than the summer day, and also more evenly balanced, less excessive, than a beautiful day which is neither too hot nor too cold.
What is a phrase starting with 'a p..' meaning appropriate?
a politness says more than a pig. yes that is a phrase
What is the definition and meaning of the phrase knowledge is light in matters of religion?
The more you know, the more you will understand.
How are tropical rainforests and temperate forest different?
Temperate forests have more seasonal changes or Temperate forests have less biodiversity. rainforests have more biodiversity
What type of rainforest is more widespread tropical or temperate?
temperate
What is the meaning of the phrase broan hood?
The meaning of the phrase broan hood refers to a device that is used to eliminate the amount of pollution in the air. One can learn more about broan hoods at the official Broan website.
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'carpe ductum'?
"Seize the leadership" or, more colloquially, "take command".
