Sonnets
A sonnet is a poetic form that consists of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter. It often follows specific rhyme schemes, with the two most common types being the Shakespearean (or English) sonnet, which has a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG, and the Petrarchan (or Italian) sonnet, which follows ABBAABBACDCDCD. Sonnets often explore themes of love, nature, and beauty.
The structure of a sonnet usually includes an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the final six lines) in the Petrarchan form, while the Shakespearean form is divided into three quatrains and a final couplet. This format allows poets to present an argument or idea and then provide a resolution or twist, making sonnets a popular choice for expressing complex emotions and thoughts.