Final answer:
The statement is True; some of Shakespeare's sonnets are indeed dedicated to a mysterious 'dark lady' addressing themes of desire and jealousy.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that some of the sonnets involve a 'dark lady' is True. One of the most discussed aspects of William Shakespeare's sonnets is the series dedicated to a mysterious 'dark lady.' The 'dark lady' sonnets, starting from Sonnet 127 through Sonnet 154, depict a sensual love that explores themes of desire, longing, and jealousy.
The term 'Sonnet' refers to a small or little song or lyric and in poetry, it's a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter. Regarding structure, sonnets are typically divided into two parts, an octet (eight lines) and a sestet (six lines), although the Shakespearean sonnet is structured differently with three quatrains and a concluding couplet. The sonnets addressed to the dark lady are known for their evocative language and introspective examination of love and beauty, contrasting the idealized love often conveyed in Shakespeare's earlier sonnets.