Iambic Pentameter

What is the rhyme scheme often associated with iambic pentameter?

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

• AABBCCDD

• ABABABAB

• ABCABCABC

What is the effect of breaking iambic pentameter?

• It draws attention to a specific line or idea.

• It makes the poem easier to read.

• It creates a rhythmic flow throughout the poem.

• It adds more syllables to the line.

What is a common reason poets use iambic pentameter?

• To create a natural flow that mimics spoken English.

• To adhere to a strict rhyme scheme.

• To make the poem sound more musical.

• To confuse the reader with complex rhythms.

Who is known for using iambic pentameter extensively?

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

What is an example of a line in iambic pentameter?

• "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

• "To be or not to be, that is the question."

• "The woods are lovely, dark and deep."

• "I wandered lonely as a cloud."

What is Iambic Pentameter?

• A metrical pattern in poetry consisting of five iambs (unstressed-stressed syllables) per line.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in sonnets.

• A poetic form that consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme pattern.

• A style of writing that emphasizes alliteration and assonance.

What is an iamb?

• A metrical foot consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable.

• A type of poem that consists of four lines.

• A literary device used to create rhythm in prose.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

How many syllables are in a line of iambic pentameter?

• Eight syllables.

• Ten syllables.

• Twelve syllables.

• Six syllables.

What is the significance of iambic pentameter in English literature?

• It is a foundational meter that shapes the rhythm and flow of many English poems and plays.

• It is a type of rhyme scheme used in sonnets.

• It is a narrative style used in modern novels.

• It is a form of free verse poetry that lacks structure.

What does it mean if a line is written in 'free verse'?

• It means the line follows a strict meter and rhyme scheme.

• It means the line does not follow a specific meter or rhyme scheme.

• It means the line is written in a traditional poetic form.

• It means the line is a part of a narrative poem.