Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which type of poem typically follows a predictable, mathematical pattern?

Sonnet

Ode

Epic

Haiku

A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure, but it does not necessarily follow a mathematical pattern.

An ode is a lyrical poem typically written to praise someone or something, and does not involve a mathematical pattern.

An epic is a long narrative poem about heroic deeds, which may have some structure, but it is not typically based on a mathematical pattern.

A haiku, on the other hand, is a traditional Japanese poem that follows a specific syllable pattern of 5-7-5, making it a type of poem that follows a mathematical pattern. This is why the correct answer is D.

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