which words and phrases in the sonnet indicate that the tone is satirical? select two options.

To analyze the satirical tone in a sonnet, we would focus on specific words or phrases that indicate irony, mockery, or humor. Here’s a detailed execution using a table to examine how those words or phrases contribute to the satirical tone:

Table for Analyzing Satirical Tone in a Sonnet

Underlined Word/PhraseWord ClassFunction in the SentenceTone/ConnotationEffect on MeaningInterpretation
[Example Phrase 1][Noun/Verb/Adjective, etc.][Is it emphasizing irony, criticism, or exaggeration?][Mocking, sarcastic, critical][How it contributes to satire or criticism][Deeper meaning: How does it ridicule or mock the subject?]
[Example Phrase 2][Word class][How it fits in the sentence][Sarcastic, humorous, etc.][What aspect of society, love, etc. is being mocked?][What does this phrase suggest about the speaker’s attitude?]

Here’s how you can use it to analyze the satirical elements in a sonnet:

Example Analysis (for a hypothetical satirical sonnet):

Underlined Word/PhraseWord ClassFunction in the SentenceTone/ConnotationEffect on MeaningInterpretation
“My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”Declarative Statement (simile)Contrast between common praise and realityIronic, mocking conventional flatteryChallenges typical poetic hyperbole in love sonnetsThe speaker mocks the exaggerated, unrealistic praise often found in romantic poetry
“If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun”Statement (comparison)Uses an unconventional metaphor for beautySarcastic, deflationaryUndermines societal standards of beautyBy pointing out her lack of the conventional ideal, the speaker satirizes traditional standards of feminine beauty

These two phrases satirize the over-the-top praise typically found in love sonnets, making fun of exaggerated descriptions of physical beauty.

If you have a specific sonnet or example text in mind, feel free to share it, and I can analyze it in more detail.

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