Shakespearean sonnets are written in iambic pentameter. What element of the sonnet does this term describe?
A. the number of lines
B. the theme
C. the rhythm
D. the rhyme scheme
Answer (2)
Iambic pentameter describes the rhythm of Shakespearean sonnets, consisting of ten syllables in five pairs (iambs). Each iamb includes an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, creating a specific flow. This rhythmic structure is crucial to the sonnet's overall form and emotional impact. ;
Iambic pentameter describes the rhythm of Shakespearean sonnets, characterized by ten syllables per line in five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables. This rhythmic structure is essential for the lyrical quality of the poetry. Therefore, the correct answer is C. the rhythm.
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