Question

What is iambic pentameter?

A. lines containing ten beats with a repeated pattern of weak and strong

B. lines containing five beats with a repeated pattern of weak and strong

C. lines containing ten beats with a repeated pattern of strong and weak

D. lines containing five beats with a repeated pattern of strong and weak

Answer 1

B, I looked it up for you.

Answer 2

Answer: B. lines containing five beats with a repeated pattern of weak and strong.

Step-by-step explanation: a iambic pentameter is a type of metric line used in traditional English poetry and verse drama that consists in a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or weak) syllable followed by one long (or strong) syllable. So from the given options, the one that represents the correct definition for the term "iambic pentameter" is the corresponding to option B.