Question 1: Identify two literary devices used in the excerpt and explain how they contribute to the poem's theme.

Answer: Possible answers include metaphor, repetition, imagery, or alliteration; they emphasize the speaker's emotional state and themes of despair and hope.

Question 2: Find and correct the grammatical or punctuation errors in the following sentence excerpted from the poem: 'And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless crys,'

Answer: Change 'crys' to 'cries' and add a comma after 'heaven' if needed.

Question 3: Which technique is demonstrated by the repetition of the phrase 'Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,' and what is its effect?

Answer: Repetition; it emphasizes the speaker’s longing and desire for a better life.

Question 4: Correct the spelling error in the following line: 'And look upon myself and curse my fate,'

Answer: No correction needed; this line is correct.

Question 5: Identify the volta (turn) in the sonnet and explain its significance.

Answer: The volta occurs around the line where the speaker shifts from despair to hope, typically between the octave and sestet; it signals a change in tone or perspective.

Question 6: Rewrite the line 'And deep despairing, with my sighs do cope' to correct its grammatical structure and improve clarity.

Answer: And, coping with my sighs, I despair deeply.

Question 7: List one structural error in the excerpt and suggest a way to improve the poem’s flow.

Answer: Repetition of certain lines can be confusing; removing duplicate lines or rephrasing can improve flow.

Question 8: Explain how the poem’s theme is reinforced by the imagery used in the lines: 'My outcast state, my fortune's scorn,'

Answer: The imagery highlights feelings of rejection and misfortune, reinforcing the theme of despair and longing for acceptance.

Question 9: Identify and correct the technical error in the following phrase: 'And break these chains that dull my inner sky,'

Answer: Change 'dull' to 'dampen' or rephrase for clarity; as a technical correction, 'dull' is acceptable but may be replaced for better imagery.

Question 10: Write a brief paragraph analyzing how Shakespeare uses poetic techniques to evoke emotion in the excerpt.

Answer: Students should discuss the use of repetition, imagery, metaphor, and tone to convey intense emotions of despair and hope, demonstrating Shakespeare’s mastery in evoking empathy.