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Which of the following is most clearly an example of iambic pentameter?

A. The angels, not half so happy in Heaven
B. A something in the air, intangible
C. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
D. Change it, sea, with your hundred winds

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The correct answer is: [B]: "A something in the air, intangible" .
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Answer:

B. A something in the air, intangible

Step-by-step explanation:

Iambic pentameter is a type of metric that is used in poetry and drama. It describes a certain rhythm that words establish in each verse.

This rhythm is measured in small groups of syllables that are paired (making a foot) and alternate. In the case of an iambic pentameter, it alternates between unstressed and stressed syllables and it always has 5 feet.

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