What is the primary rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
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Correct answer: abab cdcd efef gg
The rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg introduces seven distinct rhyme sounds. This differs from the Petrarchan model and the Spenserian interlocking model, providing a more flexible structure for the English language.
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