- A fixed verse form consisting of 14 lines, typically iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.
- Sonnets often explore a single theme or idea and are known for their compact and intense expression of emotions or thoughts.
- There are various types of sonnets, including the Petrarchan (or Italian) sonnet and the Shakespearean (or English) sonnet, which differ in their rhyme schemes and structures.
Poem:
- A literary work that uses aesthetically pleasing words, imagery, and sound to create a sensory experience and convey emotions, ideas, or stories.
- Poems can take various forms, including sonnets, odes, ballads, free verse, and more.
- Unlike sonnets, poems do not have a fixed structure, length, or rhyme scheme.
- Poems can be of any length, use a variety of poetic devices, and explore a wide range of subjects or themes.