Question

What is the purpose of the syntax in the line “But no such roses see I in her cheeks” from Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare?

A.It makes the poem rhyme.

B.It emphasizes the figurative language.

C.It highlights the speaker’s rudeness.

D.It maintains the iambic pentameter rhythm.

E.It gives the poem an upbeat mood.

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Answer 1

The purpose of the syntax in the line "But no such roses see i in her cheeks" is the following:

D. It mantains the iambic pentameter rhythm.

The line is written in iambic pentameter, and each metrical foot can be considered an iamb; this modification of the regular syntax conserves the poem meter.