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What is a Petrarchan sonnet?
What is the rhyme scheme of a Spenserian sonnet?
How many quatrains does a Shakespearean sonnet have?
What is a sonnet?
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Study Notes
Sonnet Types and Definitions
- Petrarchan Sonnet: An Italian sonnet format, composed of 14 lines with the rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CD CD CDE CDE; does not conclude with a couplet.
- Spenserian Sonnet: Characterized by three quatrains followed by a couplet, using iambic pentameter; its rhyme pattern is ABAB BCBC CDCD EE.
- Shakespearean Sonnet: Comprises three quatrains and a final couplet, maintaining iambic pentameter; follows the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
General Characteristics
- Sonnet: A lyric poem that typically contains 14 lines written in iambic pentameter; adheres to a specific rhyme scheme depending on its type.
Poetic Devices
- Enjambment: A poetic technique where a line runs over into the next without punctuation or pause; encourages the reader to continue seamlessly to the next line.
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Test your knowledge of different sonnet forms with these flashcards. Explore the unique rhyme schemes of Petrarchan, Spenserian, and Shakespearean sonnets. Perfect for students and poetry enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of this classic literary form.
