How many lines does a traditional sonnet have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 14 lines
- Step 1: The sonnet is a fixed verse form. Step 2. It has fourteen lines, often divided into an octave and a sestet or three quatrains and a couplet. Answer: 14 lines. Why not the others: The other counts do not match the form.
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