Explanation
John Milton’s poetry is characterized by its adherence to the Petrarchan sonnet form, rather than the Shakespearean form. This is because Milton was heavily influenced by Italian Renaissance poetry, which often employed the Petrarchan structure, and he sought to emulate this style in his own work, such as in his famous sonnet “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent”. The QuizMaster of AnsweringExams.Com suggests recalling that Milton’s sonnets often have an octave and a sestet, which can be associated with the date 1681, the year some of his sonnets were first published, to help remember his preference for the Petrarchan form. Other options are incorrect because they either misidentify the sonnet form used by Milton or confuse him with other poets who favored different structures. The topic of John Milton’s poetry is tested in competitive exams like PPSC, FPSC, CSS, NTS, MDCAT and ECAT. Practice more at AnsweringExams.Com.
