Conduct An Analysis

Worksheet Description

This worksheet titled “Analyze a Sonnet” invites students to select a sonnet they appreciate and conduct an analysis based on a series of questions. The questions prompt the student to identify the name of the sonnet, the poet who wrote it, the number of lines and syllables per line, the rhyme scheme, the fixed meter, and to discern whether it is an English or Italian sonnet, including the basis for their determination.

The purpose of this worksheet is to guide students through the process of literary analysis with a focus on sonnets. It encourages students to examine the structural elements that define a sonnet, such as its length, meter, and rhyme scheme, and to differentiate between the English and Italian forms. This analytical approach not only reinforces their understanding of the technical aspects of sonnets but also enhances their critical thinking skills as they learn to substantiate their answers with evidence from the text. By choosing a sonnet they like, the exercise also allows for a personal connection to the material, making the analysis more engaging.