What is a sonnet? The word sonnet comes from the Italian sonetto, which means “a little sound or song” A sonnet is a popular classical form of poetry There are two original types of sonnets: Petrarchan (peh- trar-can) and Shakespearean

What is a sonnet? A sonnet traditionally has: 14 lines Iambic Pentameter Specific Rhyme Scheme Structured Thematic (theme) Organization

A closer look at lines… A sonnet has 14 lines, that are typically arranged in the following way:

A closer look at lines… A quatrain is a stanza of four lines, usually with alternate rhymes. A couplet is a pair of successive lines of verse, especially a pair that rhyme and are of the same length. A stanza is an arrangement of a certain number of lines usually three or more, sometimes having a fixed length, meter, or rhyme scheme, forming a division of a poem.

A closer look at rhyme scheme… The rhyme scheme of a sonnet usually follows the pattern below: A B A B C D C D E F E F G

A closer look at structured thematic organization… The thematic organization of a sonnet usually follows the following pattern: Quatrain 1 & 2 are praise for the object or individual Quatrain 3 is the turn and shows a change in feelings/thoughts about the object or individual Couplet is the final thought about the object or individual as a whole.

Summer Love By: Hannah C. The sun like a diamond on his russet skin The smell of his cologne carried in the breeze. The dark mystery in his eyes so thin, Thanking god I came to the Florida Keys. His name is unknown to me; I have no clue. It’s importance is little, I do not care. His smile like porcelain as birds above flew. But all I could see was his bronze shaggy hair. His eyes glittered as he looked into the sun that set atop of a painted sea. There I was thinking he may be the one, even though together we cannot be. For it does no matter, we are here now. We’ll be together someday, someway, somehow.

Shall I compare thee to a piece of toast? By: thestoryofme163 Shall I compare thee to a piece of toast? Thou art more scrumptious and delectable: Unevenly the elements may glow’st, And sticking levers are detestable: Sometimes too long the slice of bread doth roast, And seldom do the crumbs not make a mess; And often it is much too sweet for most, If one should drizzle honey in excess; But thy eternal warmth shall never cool, Nor shall thee lose thy lovely golden hue; And I’ll rejoice that fate hath not been cruel, Each morning on beholding thee anew; On this perception all the world agrees, That no delicious bread’s divine as thee.

Sonnet XVII By: Pablo Neruda Translated By: Stephen Tapscott I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way than this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

Sonnet Assignment Think of a person/object/idea that you have strong feelings about. You can write this about someone/something that you love, like, admire, cherish, appreciate, etc. Examples: – Your significant other – Your parents – Your best friend – Your dog – Your favorite place to eat – Cupcakes

Sonnet Assignment You will have to adhere to the characteristics of a sonnet in your poem: – 14 lines – Rhyme scheme (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG) – Thematic Structure (Q1 & 2 praise, Q3 Turn, Couplet Final Thoughts) – DUE BLOCK DAY!

Use your phone as a resource! If you struggle with rhyming, google Rhyming Dictionary or go to Here you will be able to look up words and it will show you every possible word/phrase that rhymes with it!