Sonnet

Under almost all circumstances the most important feature of a sonnet (of all language) is its meaning.

The first question to ask is: What is the poet telling me?

The next question to ask: Why is he telling me this?

If you can find thorough answers to both those questions, in nearly all cases you will already have discovered at least half the meaning of the poem (and in many cases much more than that).

Yes, the correct rhyme scheme for this stanza in Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 is ABAB CDCD EFEF. The stanza you provided does not follow this pattern.

Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare follows an ABABCDCDEFEFGG rhyme scheme. Each quatrain has a unique rhyme scheme, and the couplet at the end rhymes with itself.

The speaker in Sonnet 130 says she treads on the ground to emphasize how she is grounded in reality and authenticity. By using this imagery, she contrasts herself with hyperbolic claims traditionally found in love poetry, highlighting the simplicity and honesty of her love.

it's a Petrarchan sonnet, because the rhyme scheme is:

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Shakespearean sonnet's are generally based on the form:

ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

In "A Wintry Sonnet," Rossetti uses personification, a literary device where nonhuman things are given human qualities, to personify nature elements like the frost, cold, and snow. This creates a vivid and emotional connection between the natural world and the reader, enhancing the poem's imagery and impact.

The second section of a sonnet is called the quatrain. It usually consists of four lines that develop the theme or argument introduced in the first section (the octave) before leading into the final section (the sestet).

This Shakespearean sonnet follows the pattern of 14 lines divided into three quatrains (four-line sections) followed by a rhyming couplet (two-line section). The rhyme scheme is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The sonnet typically explores a theme or idea, often revolving around love or beauty.

Sonnet 106 follows a structured form of 14 lines, with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. This structured form mirrors the idea of everlasting love and beauty that the poet is conveying in the sonnet. The controlled structure helps to highlight the theme of eternal love and immortality within the sonnet.

The tone of Sonnet XIX by John Milton is contemplative and reflective. The speaker reflects on the passage of time and the loss of his eyesight, but ultimately finds solace in his faith and the idea of spiritual illumination.

Petrarch's weakness could be his unrequited love for Laura, which led to feelings of frustration and longing. Additionally, his obsession with idealized beauty and perfection in his poetry may have caused him to struggle with feelings of inadequacy or dissatisfaction in real life.

There are five iambic feet in a line from Sonnet 18 which consists of ten syllables alternating in stress pattern, such as: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

Giacomo da Lentini is usually credited with the invention of the sonnet (though the form has a long and rich history both before and after Giacomo).

Sonnets had certainly been around for a while before Petrarch (at least a century).

There is no widely-known public figure named Manuela Samson in popular culture or current events.

It refers to a poem by William Shakespeare:

Love is too young to know what conscience is;Yet who knows not conscience is born of love?Then, gentle cheater, urge not my amiss,Lest guilty of my faults thy sweet self prove:For, thou betraying me, I do betrayMy nobler part to my gross body's treason;My soul doth tell my body that he mayTriumph in love; flesh stays no father reason;But, rising at thy name, doth point out theeAs his triumphant prize. Proud of this pride,He is contented thy poor drudge to be,To stand in thy affairs, fall by thy side.No want of conscience hold it that I callHer 'love' for whose dear love I rise and fall.

One characteristic of iambic pentameter in Sonnet 29 is its ten-syllable lines with alternating stressed and unstressed syllables, creating a rhythm resembling a heartbeat. This meter helps to establish a formal structure and a natural flow in the poem, enhancing its musicality and readability.

The English sonnet is often called the Shakespearean sonnet because William Shakespeare popularized this form of sonnet in his poetry. It consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG and typically explores themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time.

The speaker is expressing that no matter where he goes, love is always with him. This conveys the idea that love is ever-present in his life, regardless of his physical location. It emphasizes the enduring and omnipresent nature of the speaker's feelings of love.

The opening lines of Sonnet 29 by William Shakespeare convey the speaker's feelings of despair and isolation. By comparing himself unfavorably to others, he feels discontentment and wishes he possessed the qualities he envies in others. The sonnet explores themes of self-doubt, longing for acceptance, and the transformative power of love.

Sonnet 307 by Petrarch is part of his collection known as "Canzoniere" or "Song Book." This sonnet is written in Italian and is one of the many poems dedicated to his unrequited love for Laura. In this particular sonnet, Petrarch reflects on the pain and torment he experiences due to his unattainable love for Laura.

In sonnet 130, the speaker mentions that his mistress's cheeks are not as red as coral. He is highlighting the honesty in his love by comparing her to realistic, ordinary things rather than using exaggerated, flowery language.

Many poets interpret the sonnet form more loosely than in the past.

In the sestet of a Petrarchan sonnet, Milton typically presents a resolution or reflection on the problem or theme introduced in the octave. This section often offers a twist in thinking or a shift in perspective that leads to a conclusion or moral lesson. Milton's resolution in the sestet is characterized by a reflective and meditative tone, tying together the themes and ideas explored in the preceding octave.

Petrarch is known for his rediscovery and admiration of classical Roman and Greek literature and culture during the Renaissance. He emphasized the value of humanism, promoting the study of literature, history, and philosophy. His collection of sonnets and letters, particularly his unrequited love for Laura, were also significant in shaping the development of Italian poetry.

The last two lines of Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare are indented to create a visual and structural effect known as a "volta" or a turn in the sonnet. This indentation emphasizes the shift in tone or subject matter that often occurs in the concluding couplet of a Shakespearean sonnet.