The Sonnet and Form

an essay about how the form and sound devices effect a sonnet. based on "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" by Shakespeare -
Each format greatly affects ones poem and the chosen theme. The sonnet has clear thought divisions and the theme of love is a good choice for a short poem. Shakespeare uses good sound devices to epitomize the theme and form. This Shakespearean sonnet by William Shakespeare is a good example of how the sonnet form is complimentary to the theme.
In this Shakespearean sonnet, the form conforms to the original format. Both the original and this poem have three…