Background Information
Sonnet
"Sonnet Form" http://writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/88/sonnet.html- A definition and description of the sonnet form - Iambic pentameter
Sonnet 18
"The Darling Buds of May: A Guide to Sonnet 18" http://shakespeare.about.com/od/studentresources/a/sonnet18guide_2.htm- Paraphrase of Sonnet 18
- Link to commentary on Sonnet 18
"Sonnet 18" http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/1579681
- Audio file of Sonnet 18
"Sonnet 18 - D. Gilmour's song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJKlQbMx9Xg
- YouTube Video, David Gilmour sings William Shakepeare's Sonnet 18
Classic Poems about Love and Lovers
"Love in the Arts" http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/love-in-the-arts/- Study Guide for Classic English Love Poems as well as various other countries' Classic Love Poems
Simile in Poems
"Simile" http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/simile.html- Provides definition and examples of similes in classic poems
"A Simile and Metaphor Sample Lesson Plan for Teaching Similes and Metaphors" http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/2poe.htm
"Poetry Project" http://www.twinfield.net/teachers/fowler/classroom/resources/poetry_project/
- Definitions and examples of poetic devices, including simile and metaphor
- Suggested exercises for writing poetry using poetic devices