Glittering generalities refer to emotional and engaging phrases or expressions which carry extremely valuable and respected ideas and thoughts that are not supported by reason or evidence. They are typically used by politicians who intend to attract voters by appealing to feelings like patriotism and splendor. In fact, the phrase given does not provide any information or proof on how the speaker will achieve his or her statement.
Shakespeare's sonnets are written predominantly in a meter called iambic pentameter, a rhyme scheme in which each sonnet line consists of ten syllables.
