Question

Amber has been asked to identify the meter of “Sonnet 18.” She is highlighting the syllables that should be stressed.

And often is his gold complexion dimm'd

Which syllables should Amber highlight? Check all that apply.

And
of-
-ten
is
his
gold
com-

Answer 1

This sonnet has a Iambic sonnet. In an Iambic sonnet the second word would be stressed so in this case it would be "often" :)