Method 1: routine
1, understand the basic principles of sonnets. The thoughts and feelings expressed in sonnets are independent and complete, and must be in the format of 14 lines. Its beat is generally iambic pentameter (which will be introduced below), and the rhythm is arranged according to a certain style.
2. Learn the basic definitions. Before learning to write a sonnet, you need to know the following basic elements: iambic: iambic is a variety of rhythmic units, also known as pace. An unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable. Here are some iambic words: Today.
myself
Because (because)
Unless (unless)
Orientation (direction)
Pentaphone: Pentaphone stands for a step that contains five iambic words in succession (Penta stands for "five"). Note that the iambic words here are not necessarily words with only two syllables, and the syllables can be alternately distributed in separate words or repeated in a long word (as long as they conform to the law of iambic changes). Here are some examples: today I know I will find my other shoe.
The man I love is quite illiterate.
Four-line poem: A poem or a poem has only four lines.
Six lines: a poem or a poem has only six lines.
Eight-line poem: A poem or a poem has only eight lines. .
Two lines of poetry rhyme: two consecutive lines of poetry must rhyme.
3. Each line should be iambic pentameter. As mentioned in the above definition, in this format, an accent appears every other syllable, such as da-DUM and da-DUM. Because there are ten syllables in a line, there must be five stresses in it. Shakespeare's sonnet 18 is a perfect example (the stress is underlined in blue). Bravely change the word order to conform to the syllable rules. For example, when I look at myself in the mirror (I look at myself in the mirror) has a wrong melody, because the natural stress of the mirror is the first syllable, not the second syllable. To change it, you can change it to "When I see myself in the mirror". It doesn't sound like modern grammar, but it is a sonnet.
4. Use some writing methods. When writing a sonnet, there are some techniques that can help you arrange the poem. Draw a straight line on the paper and divide it into five equal areas. Each region can be stressed and unstressed. Put it in the last grid position. So you can write iambic pentameter. Each line does this, forming a complete rhythm.
Whenever you use words or concepts to adjust syllables, use a dictionary to help you find a word with better syllables.
Find out how to find rhyming words for poetry.
5. Insist on writing and choose flexibly. It may take several drafts to write a satisfactory poem, but don't lose heart. This style of writing is rigorous and accurate, and it can express rich and colorful meanings with fewer words. After more practice, you will find that writing poetry is a very interesting thing. Keep a dictionary at hand, so don't worry. You don't have to stick to the most common sonnet form. Poetry is a flowing art, you can change the rhyme rules or poetry style at will to suit your taste. (For example, sonnet 145 is ten steps). Poets have always had the right to innovate and break the original framework. Read other sonnet writers for inspiration. Many poets, including Shakespeare, elizabeth barrett browning, william wordsworth, Shelley, john milton, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edna Saint Vincent Millay, pablo neruda, etc., all wrote poems in this style. There are many poets' works on the Internet. You can read them on the computer.
Method 2: Shakespeare's Sonnets
1, basic meter. Shakespeare-style poems are three lines of quatrains and two lines of rhyming poems. (In The Art of Shakespeare's Sonnets, Helen Van de Lem described this step as Q 1, Q2, Q3 and C) Each letter (A and B in this case) represents the ending syllable of a line. ABAB means that the first line rhymes with the third line (A is the same as A) and the fourth line rhymes with the second line (B is the same as B).
CDCD and EFEF are also in ABAB format, but they end with new letters. If a and b end with "-at" and "-ey", c and d can end with "-oh" and "-us". E and f can be used with "-en" and "-off" to avoid repetition.
GG means that the last two lines rhyme, but the rhymes are different. (such as "-ar"). Be sure to pay attention to the rhyming poems in the last two lines, which are generally strong rhymes, indicating the end of the poem. Therefore, it is generally called "heroic couplets". )
We use "SonnetNo. 18". Can I compare them to summer (can I compare you to summer? ) for example.
2. Write what you want to express. It is not enough to conform to the meter of sonnets. A real poet should know that each sonnet represents a different stage of the development of ideas (arguments), and the last two lines are used to summarize the previous contents. In other words, a poet should expand his thoughts through poetry, and finally write an ending to represent the beginning (end) of his thoughts. In Shakespeare's sonnets, paragraphs are classified as follows: sonnets 1: expressing themes and ideas.
Sonnet 2: You need a strong imagination to develop the theme and intention. You can provide an example.
Sonnet 3: If there are plot twists and turns or conflicts (sudden plot changes), you can start with the word "but", usually the ninth line. (Look at the example above: "But your eternal summer will not fade?" But your eternal summer is endless.
Two lines of rhyming poems: untie the theme and give readers a refreshing feeling, or call it the "discovery" part.
Method 3: Petrarch's Sonnets
1, rhyming mode. Petrarch's sonnets contain two sonnets (or an eight-line poem) and a small part of the last six lines (six-line poem). The general rhyme format is: ABBA ABBA CDE CDE. ABBA means that the first line rhymes with the fourth line (A is the same as A), and the second line rhymes with the third line (B is the same as B). This rhyme should be repeated twice, ending with the same A and B each time. If the first sonnet ends with "-at" and "-ey", so does the second paragraph.
CDE means that three lines have different endings (such as "-oh", "us" and "-en"). These three lines are repeated once, each time with the same corresponding rhyme ending. Note that the six-line poem is flexible and can also be changed to CDC CDC or CDC DEE.
2. Write down what you want to express. Just following the format is not enough. A real sonnet is to express one's ideas (or arguments) through format. The structural development of a poem is very similar to the main line of the plot. Show an unresolved plot first, and then solve it step by step at the end. The stanzas of Petrarch's sonnets are generally as follows: Sonnet 1: Expressing the theme, usually a question.
Sonnet 2: Extending the theme.
Sonata 1, 2: Comment on the theme, or solve the problem, the tone changes obviously.
Tip: Try to reread every other syllable loudly, so that you can better master the iambic pentameter.
Reading more sonnets will help you write well.
Pour more emotion into poetry and use knowledge, especially when writing sonnets.