Name: Adam Klein Sonnet # CXXXVI (or 136) Introduction Hook Just love my name and love it always,

and then youll love me, because my name is Will. Overview (mention your name; author/sonnet #; relevant info about sonnets, Shakespeare, or your specific sonnet) My name is Adam Klein, and I have chose sonnet number CXXXVI (or 136). This sonnet is written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Shakespeare was both an actor and a playwright. Sonnets are a poems of fourteen lines using any ten syllables per line. Thesis Statement Shakespeare uses allusion and assonance in order to show that unrequited love sends everyone into desperation. Literary Element or Poetic Device #1 (*NOTE: You must use one poetic device and one literary element for this speech. Reference your assignment sheet to see what falls under each category.) Mention that the literary element/poetic device is at play within the sonnet. (Point it out!) Shakespeare uses Allusion in this sonnet to prove the theme. Define the lit element/poetic device and explain how your example fits this description Allusion is a reference to a well known work of literature, part of history, person, or place. In this case, Will refers to William Shakespeare for a few of the uses. Explain the element or devices impact on this specific sonnet Will refers to many other things. Such as a wish or a desire, determination, a verb for explaining the future, lust, or just short for William. Since Will has so many uses, it is difficult to figure out when each type is used. The Will referring to William Shakespeare is found in the last sentence. And then thou lov'st me for my name is 'Will. Meaning You will then love me because my name is Will.. Will referring to William Shakespeare may be used in other places in this sonnet, but this was the most obvious one. Literary Element or Poetic Device #2 (*NOTE: You must use one poetic device and one literary element for this speech. Reference your assignment sheet to see what falls under each category.) Mention that the literary element/poetic device is at play within the sonnet.

(Point it out!) The use of assonance allows the sonnet to refer back to the theme. Define the lit element/poetic device and explain how your example fits this description Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds followed by different consonants. Will, will fulfil the treasure of thy love, Notice the -ill sound after Will, will, and fulfil. Explain the element or devices impact on this specific sonnet Adding assonance to anything will make that sentence stand out for sure. Here, the first Will might be referring to William Shakespeare. It also might be referring to another meaning of Will that I am not familiar with. Still, this quote refers to the narrators love life, and to the theme. It sounds as if the narrator is trying to persuade this person to agree to loving the narrator, referring to the theme. Conclusion Restate your thesis Allusion and assonance were used by William Shakespeare to prove that unrequited love sends everyone into desperation. Discuss the theme and the final couplet. Just love my name and love it always, and then youll love me, because my name is Will. Is the translation of the final couplet. Going along with the theme, this couplet sounds as if the narrator is concluding a speech of his own, possibly a persuasive speech. Make any final comments about the poem. Thank your audience. This sonnet has many hidden meanings behind its words. They are all very inappropriate also. Thank you for your time.