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Why did Shakespeare's noble characters speak in iambic pentameter while commoners spoke mainly in blank verse or prose?

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He probably did that to: A, make it easier to pick out the more important characters, and B, show that the commoners spoke simple and succinct, whereas the nobles were more educated, and, as such, had a prettier way of speaking. Hope this helps!

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