Sonnet
Definition
(Noun; Poetry) A sonnet is a 14-line poem that's often too long for its own good!
Usage
Writing a sonnet can be like trying to fit an elephant into a thimble - it just won't go!
Insight
What did the poet say when he was asked to write a sonnet? "I'll try my best...but no promises!"
Origin
The origin of the word 'sonnet' comes from the Latin phrase 'somnium netus', which roughly translates as 'a dream you can't escape'.
Related
RhymeMeterIambic PentameterShakespeareSonnet Cycle
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