Sonnet

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑnɪt/

Definitions of sonnet

noun a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line

Example Sentences

A1 A sonnet is a type of poem that has 14 lines.

A2 She wrote a sonnet for her English class assignment.

B1 The sonnet is a popular form of poetry in the Renaissance period.

B2 Shakespeare is known for his famous sonnets, such as Sonnet 18.

C1 Analyzing the structure and themes of a sonnet requires a deep understanding of poetry.

C2 Many poets throughout history have experimented with the traditional sonnet form.

Examples of sonnet in a Sentence

formal The poet wrote a beautiful sonnet dedicated to his beloved.

informal I love reading sonnets because they are so romantic.

slang Check out this sick sonnet I just wrote for my crush!

figurative The sunset painted the sky in colors that could rival any sonnet.

Grammatical Forms of sonnet

• past tense: sonneted
• plural: sonnets
• comparative: more sonnet
• superlative: most sonnet
• present tense: sonnets
• future tense: will sonnet
• perfect tense: have sonneted
• continuous tense: is sonneting
• singular: sonnet
• positive degree: sonnet
• infinitive: to sonnet
• gerund: sonneting
• participle: sonneted

Origin and Evolution of sonnet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'sonnet' originated from the Italian word 'sonetto', which means 'little song' or 'little sound'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a specific poetic form with a set structure and rhyme scheme, the word 'sonnet' has evolved to encompass any poem of fourteen lines, typically with a formal rhyme scheme.