SONNET

SONNET

1. Lyrical Poem

   • Written in one Stanza

2. FOURTEEN LINES

3. Strict and Definite Rhyme

4. IAMBIC PENTAMETER

   • A ten-syllable line, with five stressed syllables

5. A sonneteer writes sonnets

6. * When asked about specific poetic technique - comment on the EFFECT it has.

   • * The alliterations of the - L - sounds emphasises the softness of the wind.

7. TWO main types

   • ITALIAN / PETRARCHAN
     • 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)
       • OCTAVE sets the scene: problem / issue
       • SESTET provide solution / deeper meaning
   • ENGLISH / SHAKESPEAREAN
     • Three QUATRAINS (rhyming a b a b c d c d e f e f). Concluding or rhyming couplet (g g).
       • Three quatrains will deal with the setting of the problem. Introduce the theme of sonnet
       • Couplet (heroic couplet) deal with solution or summary

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