Sonnet 116 And William Shakespeare

Question 1

is a poem of 14 lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having 10 syllables per line.

Answer 1

Sonnet

Question 2

was most probably written in the first half of 1590 and first published in 1609.

Answer 2

Sonnet 116

Question 3

when was sonnet 116 probably written

Answer 3

first half of 1590

Question 4

sonnet 116 was first published in

Answer 4

1609

Question 5

goes into great detail about true love and the strength of love

Answer 5

sonnet 116

Question 6

speaker shares his view that no hardship or passage of time can diminish true love.

Answer 6

sonnet 116

Question 7

was a playwright, poet and actor from England.

Answer 7

William Shakespeare

Question 8

is largely recognized as the greatest playwright and writer of English literature

Answer 8

William Shakespeare

Question 9

is frequently referred to as the “Bard of Avon” and England’s national poet.

Answer 9

William Shakespeare

Question 10

William Shakespeare
born:
died:

Answer 10

April 23, 1564
April 23, 1616

Question 11

birthplace

Answer 11

Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

Question 12

SPOUSE

Answer 12

Anne Hathaway (1582-1616)

Question 13

CHILDREN

Answer 13

Susanna
Judith
Hamnet