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sonnets

/sɒnɛts/ noun · British & US
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What does sonnets mean?

noun

A sonnet is a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter, typically following one of two rhyme schemes: Shakespearean or Italian. It is often used to express a single, central idea or emotion.

Example

"The poet's use of sonnets in her collection was a deliberate choice to convey the complexity of human emotions."

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