kadenthepic kadenthepic 22-04-2020 English contestada Which statement best explains the shift between the octave and the sestet ir the sonnet? The speaker says death is less powerful than it seems, then explains that death will die, too. The speaker argues that everyone fears death, then gives reasons why they should not The speaker begins by explaining how death is powerful, then shows why this is not true. The speaker shows how we are fascinated with death, then explains how to focus on life.