Jun 30, 2020

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Writing Poetry

Sonnet Workshop: A Taste of Tears

How to write a sonnet. Includes lesson, tips, assignment, and a chance to pick apart the teacher’s sonnet!

The Sonnet

What is a sonnet? A sonnet is a poem or stanza consisting of 14 lines of iambic (ta TUM) pentameter (5 feet):

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Writing Poetry

Sonnet Workshop: A Taste of Tears

How to write a sonnet. Includes lesson, tips, assignment, and a chance to pick apart the teacher’s sonnet!

The Sonnet

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