Question

Which statements about iambic pentameter are true? Check all that apply.

An iamb consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
A line of iambic pentameter contains five iambs, or ten syllables.
A line of iambic pentameter contains four iambs, or eight syllables.
Iambic pentameter does not follow a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Shakespeare uses iambic pentameter in his sonnets.

Answer 1

lamb is an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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Answer 2

A-iamb consist of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable

B-a line of iambic pentameter contains five iambs, or ten syllables

E-Shakespeare uses iambic pentameter in his sonnets

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