In line 1, Shakespeare says, “My mistress’ eyes” which contains consonance in the ‘s’ sound. By using consonance right at the beginning of the sonnet Shakespeare wants the reader to pay attention to the rhythm and meter in the poem.
Line 5 says “I have seen roses damasked” and once again the ‘s’ sound is used. This comes a little later in the poem than the first use and it is reminding the reader to pay attention to rhythm as well as put emphasis on the way he is comparing his mistress. He is saying that her cheeks lack color which was once considered undesirable.
The last of the consonance comes in the next line when Shakespeare says. “no such roses see I” He is continuing on with the comparison of his mistress’ cheeks and roses showing that this has a deeper meaning other than just comparing his mistress. He is trying to show that even though she isn’t considered beautiful he still loves her.
In this sonnet Shakespeare uses consonance because he wants to emphasize certain lines in the poem. When used well, consonance captures the audience’s attention without being as obvious as alliteration. By using consonance often, Shakespeare emphasizes that the meter and rhythm of the sonnet are important .
Line 5 says “I have seen roses damasked” and once again the ‘s’ sound is used. This comes a little later in the poem than the first use and it is reminding the reader to pay attention to rhythm as well as put emphasis on the way he is comparing his mistress. He is saying that her cheeks lack color which was once considered undesirable.
The last of the consonance comes in the next line when Shakespeare says. “no such roses see I” He is continuing on with the comparison of his mistress’ cheeks and roses showing that this has a deeper meaning other than just comparing his mistress. He is trying to show that even though she isn’t considered beautiful he still loves her.
In this sonnet Shakespeare uses consonance because he wants to emphasize certain lines in the poem. When used well, consonance captures the audience’s attention without being as obvious as alliteration. By using consonance often, Shakespeare emphasizes that the meter and rhythm of the sonnet are important .