Which statements about William Shakespeare's sonnets are true? Select 4 options

They have a fixed rhyme scheme and structure.

They were the first sonnets ever to be written.

They often present a question and an answer.

They often present a problem and a solution.

They were originally written in Italian.

They frequently focus upon love and romance.

A, C, D and F

The correct answers are:

-They have a fixed rhyme scheme and structure

- They often present a question and an answer

- They often present a problem and a solution

- They frequently focus upon love and romance

Explanation:

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote 154 sonnets on different themes, which were published in 1609. Shakespearean sonnets had a fixed rhyme scheme and structure, consisting of 14 lines (3 groups x 4 lines each) with the following rhyme scheme: abab cdcd efef gg, written in iambic pentameter. His sonnets had a different structure, where he usually asks a question and then gives an appropriate answer, or exposes a certain problem and gives an adequate solution. Most of Shakespeare's sonnet includes themes of love and romance, this is, unrequited love, jealousy, forbidden love, lust, infidelity, etc.