A simple introduction to sonnets
Sonnets are regarded as the language of love. In point form list the essentials of a sonnet. |
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Sonnets
The aim of a Shakespearean sonnet is to display affection / adulation towards an object. Such sonnets have a number of rules that must be followed. Watch the video and take notes as to what these features are. |
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A more detailed review of Shakespearean sonnets
Shakespeare composed 154 sonnets during his life time. The attached document provides a detailed evaluation of its form and content. |
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Sonnet 130
The original scripted sonnet and its modern equivalent. |
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Sonnet 130 read by Alan Rickman
Aural harmony! Enjoy. |
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Unscramble a sonnet
Open the attached sonnet. The lines are not in their original sequence. With your acquired knowledge of Shakespearean sonnets, write out the lines in their correct order. Some hints have been included to assist you in this process. Now write your own sonnet using the formula and examples you have been provided with. |
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