Shakespeare's Sonnet 116

Emilie Evans 12A

William Shakespeare

- Poet, playwright and writer.

- 26th April, 1564 - April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon.

- 154 sonnets.

What is a sonnet?

- A type of lyrical poem, which originates from the word sonnetto​, meaning little song/sound in Italian.

- Usually describe contrasting characters, events, beliefs or emotions; and used to explore these subjects.

- Shakespearean sonnets: 14 lines, specific rhyming pattern a-b-a-b / c-d-c-d / e-f-e-f / g-g (iambic pentameter), last two lines = rhyming couplet.

https://www.mrowl.com/user/joshbwilliams/williamshakesp/theworksofwill/shakespearepoe/sonnet116

Structure & Rhyme/Rhythm

- Sonnet - perfection of love.

- Iambic pentameter - traditional Shakespearean sonnet.

- Regulated rhythm.

Tone

- Sonnet - perfection of love.

- Iambic pentameter.

- Regulated rhythm.

Grim Reaper

https://www.mrowl.com/user/joshbwilliams/williamshakesp/theworksofwill/shakespearepoe/sonnet116

https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-william-shakespeare-short-biography.php

https://owlcation.com/humanities/Summary-and-Analysis-of-Sonnet-116-by-William-Shakespeare

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