Question

Which statements about William Shakespeare’s sonnets are true? Check all that apply.

They have a fixed rhyme scheme and structure.
They were the first sonnets ever to be written.
They often present a question and an answer.
They often present a problem and a solution.
They were originally written in Italian.
They frequently focus upon love and romance.

Answer 1

Shakespearean sonnet is constructed by three quatrains and a final couplet. And the sonnets have got a fixed rhyme scheme. Love and romance were the traditional themes and therefore they can be profoundly found in sonnets. The correct options are 1,4 and 6 choices.