1. A brief introduction to this formal style of poetry Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

3. Italian Sonnet English (Shakespearian) Sonnet Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

4.  Written in iambic pentameter  Consisting of 14 lines total  Combining an Octave (two quatrains)  …and a sestet (two tercets) Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

5. End Rhyme Scheme First Octave: a-b-b-a, a-b-b-a Final Sestet: c-d-c-d-c-d or c-d-c-c-d-e Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

6.  Written in iambic pentameter  Consisting of 14 lines total  Combining 3 quatrains (4 lines each)  …and a couplet (2 lines) Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

7. End Rhyme Scheme First quatrain: a-b-a-b Second quatrain: c-d-c-d Third quatrain: e-f-e-f Final Couplet: g-g Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

8. In groups, rearrange the lines of the provided sonnet so that the ending rhyme scheme matches the corresponding style of sonnet. Once you are confident in the correct order of lines, please right a 2-3 line explanation of the sonnet. Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

9. Caveat: Please pay attention to the correct end rhyme scheme (Italian or English), and overall meaning as portrayed by the poet. Just because it rhymes doesn’t mean it makes sense. Also, designate one group member to read your sonnet, and explanation…. aloud! Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

10. Who will believe my verse in time to come If it were filled with your most high deserts? Though yet heav'n knows it is but as a tomb Which hides your life and shows not half your parts. If I could write the beauty of your eyes And in fresh numbers number all your graces, The age to come would say, “This poet lies— Such heavenly touches ne'er touched earthly faces.” So should my papers, yellowed with their age, Be scorned, like old men of less truth than tongue, And your true rights be termed a poet’s rage And stretchèd meter of an ántique song; But were some child of yours alive that time, You should live twice: in it and in my rhyme. Mr. Cleary--AP English 12

13. No Homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Cleary--AP English 12