Sonnet is best defined as which of the following?
- A. A fourteen-line poem, often following a strict rhyme scheme, popularized in English by William Shakespeare ✓
- B. The Italian Renaissance artist known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David
- C. The English novelist known for works such as Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities
- D. A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Correct answer
A. A fourteen-line poem, often following a strict rhyme scheme, popularized in English by William Shakespeare
Explanation
'Sonnet' refers to a fourteen-line poem, often following a strict rhyme scheme, popularized in English by William Shakespeare.