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How many lines make up the sestet of an Italian, or Petrarchan, sonnet?

a) 8

b) 14

c) 12

d) 6

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Answer:

d) 6

Step-by-step explanation:

The Italian sonnet consists of two parts: the "octave" (of 8 lines) and the "sestet" (of 6 lines).

The word sestet derives from Latin sextus meaning 'sixth'.

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The answer is B) 14.
An Italian Sonnet is split into an octave and sestet.
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