Read the passage and answer the question: There are some qualities of a sonnet which make it different from verse forms. Its definite restrictions make it a challenge to the artistry of the poet and call for all the technical skills at the poet’s command. The more or less set rhyme patterns occurring regularly within the short space of fourteen lines afford a pleasant effect on the ear of the reader, and can create truly musical effects. The rigidity of the form precludes too great economy or too great prodigality of words. Emphasis is placed on exactness and perfection of expression. The brevity of form favours concentrated expression of ideas or passion. The word 'brevity' means -
- 1shortness
- 2freedom
- concisenessCorrect Answer
- 4permanence
Brevity refers to the concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.