Erin is writing about the history of sonnets. Which is a fact Erin can include in her history?
Shakespeare was the first to create poetry as a sonnet.
Shakespeare was a poet who wrote only in sonnet form.
Sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare’s time.
Sonnets were created by poets who wrote without rhyme patterns.
Sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare’s time.
Erin can include the fact that sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare's time.
To determine which fact Erin can include in her history about the history of sonnets, let's analyze each statement:
1. "Shakespeare was the first to create poetry as a sonnet."
This statement is incorrect. Shakespeare did not create poetry as a sonnet. Sonnets have been around for much longer than Shakespeare's time, and he did not invent the sonnet form. Therefore, this fact is not accurate and should not be included in Erin's history.
2. "Shakespeare was a poet who wrote only in sonnet form."
This statement is also incorrect. While Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and contributed significantly to the development of the sonnet form, he did not exclusively write in sonnet form. Shakespeare wrote various other poetic forms, such as plays and other types of poetry. Thus, this fact is not accurate and should not be included.
3. "Sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare’s time."
This statement is accurate. The sonnet form did originate in Italy during the 13th century and gained popularity throughout Europe in the following centuries, including before Shakespeare's time. This fact is important to include in Erin's history as it provides valuable information on the origins of sonnets.
4. "Sonnets were created by poets who wrote without rhyme patterns."
This statement is incorrect. Sonnets have a specific rhyme scheme and structure. They typically follow either the Petrarchan (Italian) or the Shakespearean (English) rhyme scheme. The idea that sonnets were created without rhyme patterns is incorrect. Thus, this fact is not accurate and should not be included in Erin's history.
Therefore, Erin can include the fact that sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare's time as it is accurate and contributes to the understanding of the history of sonnets.