How many sonnets did William Shakespeare write ?
Correct answer: B. 154
- A. 110
- B. 154
- C. 175
- D. 187
Explanation
Shakespeare's sonnet sequence contains 154 sonnets, first published together in 1609. The number 154 refers to the recognized Shakespearean sonnets, not his plays or poems generally.
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