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Ryan1999 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Help with a Sonnet Iambic Pentameter

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to write a sonnet for my 10th grade English class, and I am having great difficulty with Iambic Pentameter.

Enjoy the beauty and charms of nature,
Bask in the serenity of outdoors.
Behold the expanse of a lush acre,
Or a tranquil undeveloped lakeshore.

Sunlight so warm and stunningly glorious,
Illuminates the mind by shining bright.
Colorful flowers look victorious
When reaching for the sun is in their sight.

Wondrous amazement of all living things
From the babble of frogs to chirping birds,
Excite the senses with melodic swings.
Feelings expressed with no need for mere words.

Oh Nature, you are scenic and floral
And well deserving of your green laurel.
  

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The rhythm of each line should be di dah di dah di dah di dah di dah (with the stress on dah ) . The only lines in your attempt that come close to that are Illuminates the mind by shining bright. and When reaching for the sun is in their sight.

— Rover_KE

  • The rhythm of each line should be di dah di dah di dah di dah di dah (with the stress on dah ) .
  • The only lines in your attempt that come close to that are Illuminates the mind by shining bright.
  • and When reaching for the sun is in their sight.
  • See also the Related forum topics below.
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The rhythm of each line should be

di dah di dah di dah di dah di dah (with the stress on dah).

The only lines in your attempt that come close to that are

Illuminates the mind by shining bright.

and

When reaching for the sun is in their sight.

See also the Related forum topics below.
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Thank you for your help. I am still trying to improve my understanding of iambic pentameter.
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