
Fourteen lines that rhyme in a particular scheme, divided into two parts of eight and six lines. The basic groundwork for sonnets has been established. In total, a sonnet always has fourteen lines that rhyme in a particular rhyming scheme.


The second part is made of six lines, also called the sestet. This article will discuss the different types of sonnets Italian, English, Miltonic, Spenserian, and some other minor variations which are derivative of the major types.Ī sonnet is a lyrical poem (that rhymes) composed of two parts the first part of a sonnet has eight lines or two stanzas of four lines, also called quatrains. One such famous form of poetry is called sonnet, derived from the word sonetto, the Italian word which means sound.

There are lyrical poems, free verse poetry, ballads, etc. Poetry is the expression of feelings and thoughts through words, but this expression can vary a lot based on rhyming, structure, and individual poet’s style.
