How many lines are in each stanza of'The Golden Gate'?
4
6
14
10
Answer
Each stanza of'The Golden Gate' consists of 14 lines, making it a Petrarchan sonnet. This particular sonnet form is characterized by its specific rhyme scheme and structure, consisting of an octave (eight lines) followed by a sestet (six lines). Poets often use the Petrarchan sonnet to explore complex emotions, ideas, or narratives within a concise and structured poetic form.
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