FAQ About William Shakespeare
What is iambic pentameter, and how did Shakespeare use it?
Iambic pentameter is a type of poetic meter commonly used in English poetry. It consists of lines with ten syllables, arranged in five pairs of unstressed and stressed beats. Shakespeare skillfully used iambic pentameter in many of his plays and sonnets to create rhythm and emphasize emotion, contributing to the musicality and flow of his language. This technique became one of his literary trademarks.
