Question

Which line in Hamlet’s speech illustrates perfect iambic pentameter?



A. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer

B. The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune

C. Or to take arms against a sea of troubles

D. When we have shuffled off this mortal coil

Answer 1

@Learner11 Do you know?

Answer 2

no :( sorry

Answer 3

Oh ok. Thanks anyways!

Answer 4

@mayankdevnani

Answer 5

I think it is D

Answer 6

What's your reasoning?

Answer 7

Iambic pentameter refers to a certain kind of line of poetry, and has to do with the number of syllables in the line and the emphasis placed on those syllables. Many of Shakespeare's works are often used as great examples of iambic pentameter. This all the info i may offer

Answer 8

Im sure its D im new here but i know a lot!