Kanna International school TGT English Teacher Interview Questions and Answers

A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.

• Sonnet originated in Italy in the 13th century

• It has 14 lines and is written in iambic pentameter

• It has a specific rhyme scheme, typically ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

• Famous examples include Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 and Petrarch's Sonnet 292

Metaphor and simile are both figures of speech used to make comparisons, but they differ in how they make the comparison.

• Metaphor directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as', while simile uses 'like' or 'as'

• Metaphor is more direct and often creates a stronger image, while simile is more explicit and easier to understand

• Example of metaphor: 'Life is a journey' - comparing life to a journey without using 'l...read more