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What way were Sonnets written by Shakespeare?

Sonnets written by Shakespeare follow the English or Shakespearean sonnet form. This form consists of 14 lines, typically in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme. The rhyme scheme for an English sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The first 12 lines are divided into three quatrains, each with its own rhyme scheme, followed by a final rhyming couplet. The sonnets often have a thematic progression or turn, typically occurring at the end of the third quatrain or the beginning of the final couplet.

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