They were appropriate at his time, but to an extent they also help with rhythm. The word dimm'd is actually dimmed.Lots of Shakespeare words have and apostrophe in it in place of a vowel.
Words.
These words are not in a play. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" is the first line of Shakespeare's sonnet number XVIII (18), officially dedicated to the Dark Lady.
it was said by Shakespeare in julias ceaser act 3 scene 1
I Love Thee
It is a sonnet.
Words.
These words are not in a play. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" is the first line of Shakespeare's sonnet number XVIII (18), officially dedicated to the Dark Lady.
Shakespeare
it was said by Shakespeare in julias ceaser act 3 scene 1
Words that can be made with the letters in 'thee' are the, tee, and he.
I Love Thee
It is a sonnet.
speak fancily with heavy use of old English words like THEE and such
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" is a famous sonnet written by William Shakespeare, known for its vivid imagery and themes of love and beauty.
No, it is a sonnet, a poem of love.
Metaphor
America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) has the words "of thee I sing" (referencing America) and "to thee we sing" (referencing God). America the Beautiful, a separate song, also has references to God, but not those exact words.