Definition: Sonnet is a sonnet is a form of poetry that consists of three lines per line, usually with six stanzas. A sonnet typically has six syllables in each line, except for the last two lines which are usually seven syllables long. The poem begins with a couplet (two pairs of five syllables), then follows that up with another couplet, followed by another pairt, and so on. The final line is the last stanzas. In poetry, a sonnet is typically written in a short and formal way, often using a specific rhyme scheme or meter to make it more pleasing for ear as well as eye. It's usually associated with the Renaissance poet William Shakespeare and was influenced by Italian poetry like Petrarchan sonnets. The exact origins of the term are not clear, but it is commonly thought that the word originated from the French sonnet, which is an older form of the Italian poem. The definition of a sonnet varies depending on the context and tradition, but in general it refers to three lines per line. In Shakespeare's time, the sonnet was considered one of the most important forms of poetry written by a poet, and many modern poets like Elizabeth Bishop have dedicated themselves to creating or revising their own sonnets.

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