sonnet

Meanings

• noun

  A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɒnɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sonnet
net , jet , get , bet , set , wet , pet , met , fret , debt , ret , abet , abetment

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Variants

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sonnet , sonnets , sonnet sequence , sonnet sequences , English sonnet , English sonnets , Shakespearean sonnet , Shakespearean sonnets , Italian sonnet , Petrarchan sonnet , Petrarchan sonnets

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sonnet' meaning 'small song'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known English sonnet was written by Thomas Wyatt in the late 15th century.

2. William Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, more than any other poet in the English language.

3. The sonnet form was later adapted in other languages, such as French, Italian, and Spanish.

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Related Concepts

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1. iambic pentameter: A type of metrical line used in traditional English poetry and verse, having five 'feet' per line, with each foot containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

2. Rhyme scheme: A pattern of rhyming words in a poem.

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Culture

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The sonnet originated in Italy during the Renaissance and was later popularized in England by poets such as Shakespeare. It is known for its strict rhyme scheme and iambic pentameter.

How to Memorize "sonnet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the structure of a sonnet with its 14 lines and specific rhyme scheme.
   - Visualize the iambic pentameter in each line.
   - Create mental images of the themes and emotions conveyed in the sonnet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sonnet with a specific theme or emotion.
   - Link the sonnet to a personal experience or memory.
   - Connect the rhyme scheme to a familiar melody or rhythm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to remember the rhyme scheme.
   - Create a story or narrative using the first letter of each line.
   - Create a mental image or visual representation of the poem.

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