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