Sonnet
(noun)
A 14-line rhymed poem, typically in iambic pentameter, expressing a single sentiment or idea, traditionally characterized by its tightly controlled structure, formal language, and use of metaphor and imagery.
Origin:
The word sonnet comes from the italian word "sonetto" which means "little song" and it is derived from "suono" meaning "sound".
Examples:
- Shakespeare's sonnets are considered some of the greatest examples of the form.
- The sonnet is a traditional form of poetry that has been used for centuries.
- She wrote a sonnet about the beauty of the sunset.
- The sonnet's strict rhyme and meter make it a challenging form to write.
- The sonnet was a popular form of poetry during the Renaissance.