The Spenserian sonnet differs from the Shakespearean sonnet primarily in its:
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Correct answer: Interlocking rhyme scheme (abab bcbc cdcd ee)
The Spenserian sonnet uses an interlocking rhyme scheme that links the quatrains together more tightly than the Shakespearean model. This reflects Spenser's interest in complex, unified structures.
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