How many lines are there in a Sonnet ?
Correct answer: C. 14
- A. 10
- B. 16
- C. 14
- D. 22
Explanation
A sonnet traditionally has fourteen lines, usually arranged in an Italian octave and sestet or in three quatrains followed by a couplet. Variations exist, but fourteen lines define the standard sonnet form.
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