Question

Amber has been asked to identify the meter of “Sonnet 18.” She is highlighting the syllables that should be stressed.

And often is his gold complexion dimm'd

Which syllables should Amber highlight? Check all that apply.

And
of-
-ten
is
his
gold
com-

Answer 1

A. C. E.

Step-by-step explanation:

edg 2021

Answer 2

of-

is

gold

Step-by-step explanation:

This seems to be a pentameter. It has 5 feet and they alternate between unstressed and stressed syllables.

You can check how the phrase is stressed below. The stressed syllables are bolded.

And often is his gold complexion dimm'd