Shakespeare's Sonnet 18: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
The sonnet follows the traditional Shakespearean or English sonnet form, which has the following rhyme scheme:
* ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
This means that the first and third lines of each quatrain (four-line stanza) rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme. The final couplet (two-line stanza) also rhymes.
The Line You Provided
The line "Sometime too hot eye of heaven shines" is actually not from Sonnet 18. It's from Sonnet 116, which has a different rhyme scheme.
Why is this important?
Understanding the rhyme scheme is key to appreciating the structure and flow of Shakespeare's sonnets. The consistent rhyme scheme contributes to the sonnets' musicality and elegance.
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