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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which line is an example of iambic pentameter? A “But what we sense is the falling winds.” B “Already my gaze is upon the hill, the sunny one,” C “The lone and level sands stretch far away” D “How dreary to be somebody!” I think it is A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, a only has 9 syllables

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the most logical answer would be C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Isn't pentameter only 5 syllables?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, it can be multiples of 5 depending on how many lines the quote is on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright, then that makes sense. thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok np

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