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The Sonnet was popularized by Italian Renaissance poet Petrarch in the 14th century. The structured 14-line form with a specific rhyme scheme eventually evolved into different variations, including the Shakespearean and Petrarchan sonnet forms.

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What do sonnets do?

Shakespearean sonnets - sonnets by Shakespeare


The person who first made sonnets famous was?

Francesco Petrarch, 1304-1374, was famous for his sonnets two hundred years before Shakespeare was born.


What were the plays called that William Shakespeare made?

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What do Shakespearean Sonnets mean?

Shakespearean sonnets - sonnets by Shakespeare


Who did Shakespeare dedicate most of his sonnets to?

Shakespeare made no formal dedication of his sonnets. The first publication of Shakespeare's Sonnets in 1609 contained an address by its publisher (evidently Thomas Thorpe) to a "Mr WH". For more on this matter read Who was Mr WH? at the link below.


Did Shakespeare name his sonnets?

Shakespeare did not title his sonnets.


What do sonnets tend to be about?

Sonnets tend to be about love and/or nature.


When was Shakespeare's sonnets created?

Shakespeare's sonnets was created in 1609.


What is the difference between renaissance sonnets and Neruda sonnets?

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How many sonnets did tottle's miscellany had?

Tottle's Miscellany, published in 1557, contained 271 sonnets.


How many different types of sonnet are there?

There are two main types of sonnets: Petrarchan (or Italian) sonnets and Shakespearean (or English) sonnets. Petrarchan sonnets consist of an octave followed by a sestet, while Shakespearean sonnets consist of three quatrains and a final rhyming couplet.


The difference between English sonnets and Italian sonnets?

English sonnets, also known as Shakespearean sonnets, have a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. Italian sonnets, also known as Petrarchan sonnets, have a rhyme scheme of ABBA ABBA CDE CDE. English sonnets typically consist of three quatrains followed by a rhyming couplet, while Italian sonnets consist of an octave followed by a sestet.