Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary purpose of a sonnet?

To describe events from history.
To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint.
To explore complex themes and ideas.
To express emotions through sensory imagery.

The correct answer is: To express emotions through sensory imagery.

A sonnet typically follows a strict structure and is meant to convey a single, focused emotion or idea. So while it may incorporate elements of history or persuasion, its primary purpose is to express emotions through the use of sensory imagery. Therefore, options A and B, which focus on descriptive or persuasive purposes, are incorrect. Additionally, while a sonnet can explore complex themes and ideas, this is not its primary purpose, making option C incorrect as well.