The poem "Sonnet 100" by William Shakespeare can be identified as a Shakespearean sonnet based on the following elements:
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Three quatrains and one couplet - A Shakespearean sonnet typically consists of three quatrains followed by a final couplet.
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Lines of poetry with five metrical feet - Shakespearean sonnets are usually written in iambic pentameter, which means each line generally has five metrical feet.
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Rhyme scheme - The correct rhyme scheme for a Shakespearean sonnet is typically abab, cdcd, efef, gg. The scheme presented (abba, cddc, effe, gg) does not fit the traditional pattern, so this should not be checked.
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Rhyming sounds at the beginning of lines - This is not a standard feature of a Shakespearean sonnet.
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Unstressed and stressed syllable groups - This relates to the use of iambic meter, which involves alternating unstressed and stressed syllables in the lines.
Based on this analysis, the elements that qualify this poem as a Shakespearean sonnet are:
- Three quatrains and one couplet
- Lines of poetry with five metrical feet
- Unstressed and stressed syllable groups
The third option with the specific rhyme scheme provided is not accurate for this sonnet.