Question

Which statement correctly defines the structure of the iambic pentameter meter?

Answer 1

The term iambic pentameter refers to a line of poetry with ten syllables with stress put on every other syllable.

Answer 2

The options are:

A. A line of iambic pentameter contains four feet, with the unstressed syllable following the stressed syllable.

B. A line of iambic pentameter contains three feet, with the stressed syllable following the unstressed syllable.

C. A line of iambic pentameter contains six feet, with the stressed syllable following the unstressed syllable.

D. A line of iambic pentameter contains five feet, with the unstressed syllable following the stressed syllable.