Components of a Sonnet

Originally published in 

November 21, 2017

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This is a guide on how to write a Shakespearean sonnet like a pro.

        A Shakespearean sonnet has an Iambic Pentameter  (10 syllables per line; 5 iambs), an alternating rhyme scheme  (ababcdcdefefgg).

Components:

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• Exposition - serves as an introduction to the sonnet; where the problem is presented
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• Metaphor - presents a symbolism or comparison to further discuss the problem poetically
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• Twist - a turn; light to dark; dark to light; positive to negative; negative to positive
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• Couplet - a summary; a punchline in the end leaving a thought to ponder

Here's another sonnet:


Sonnet III
When You Face the Storm
by Jeanille B. Cogtas
12/04/2017

When love becometh not as sublime, friend
With such surprise, you then reach love's extent
Fear not, you did not summon any fiend.
To break you; hate you; sure not its intent.
Storm clouds appear to every placid sky
And strangle but those weary blossoms sprout.
The stem seem weak to hold the petals by
Each tremble every time the thunder shout
But the sky smiles again, be there, stand tall!
Shed tears if you must; treasure every drop.
Those dews of love sure can break any wall
Your anger wears off when pride's put to stop.
You cower, choose to leave when love's not real;
Storms gather when you don't say what you feel.

Sonnet I
Constant Reminder
by Jeanille B. Cogtas
12/02/2015

In the eyes of our dear child I see thee;
In absence of thy sweet caress; His move,
His twinge, his steps to trudge they seem. You see.
He goes where I wipe my tears, say, my love!
I now, in thruth, know you did not depart.
You linger in my very soul. Know this,
Forever you're here though we're set apart.
The life we chose to live, miles from your kiss.
His cry for you, oh dear, reminds me though;
He needs a man in sight; Tell him he's strong.
He needs his father other than me, so
At times I so thought we decided wrong.
Dear, hear me out! Life maybe tough and loud;
It's not wrong 'coz we cried. We loved, be proud!

Watch me explain the basic components of a Shakespearean sonnet.