Here's why:
* Iambic pentameter: This refers to a line of poetry with five metrical feet, each containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. It creates a natural, conversational rhythm.
* English sonnet: This type of sonnet, also known as the Shakespearean sonnet, has 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter. It follows a specific rhyme scheme (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
So, the combination of iambic pentameter and the sonnet form creates the characteristic rhythm and rhyme that make English sonnets so recognizable and enjoyable.