How many lines are in a standard Shakespearean sonnet? By Rabia Anum β Fact Checked π Difficulty Medium π Last Updated 13 Aug 2026 A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16 Check Answer π‘ Explanation: A standard Shakespearean sonnet consists of exactly 14 lines written in iambic pentameter. π Topics: Arts and Culture Literature π― Exams: CSS GEN PMS