SONNET

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Notes on the sonnet form in poetry
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SONNET
  1. Lyrical Poem
    1. Written in one Stanza
    2. FOURTEEN LINES
      1. Strict and Definite Rhyme
        1. IAMBIC PENTAMETER
          1. A ten-syllable line, with five stressed syllables
          2. A sonneteer writes sonnets
            1. * When asked about specific poetic technique - comment on the EFFECT it has.
              1. * The alliterations of the - L - sounds emphasises the softness of the wind.
              2. TWO main types
                1. ITALIAN / PETRARCHAN
                  1. Two Parts: 1. OCTAVE (Rhyming a b b a a b b a) 2. SESTET (rhyming c d e c d e - with some variants)
                    1. OCTAVE sets the scene: problem / issue
                      1. SESTET provide solution / deeper meaning
                    2. ENGLISH / SHAKESPEAREAN
                      1. Three QUATRAINS (rhyming a b a b c d c d e f e f). Concluding or rhyming couplet (g g).
                        1. Three quatrains will deal with the setting of the problem. Introduce the theme of sonnet
                          1. Couplet (heroic couplet) deal with solution or summary
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