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Question

Which of the following statements are correct:
A. Blank verse consists of lines of iambic pentameter.
B. In blank verse, all the lines are rhymed.
C. In blank verse, the lines are unrhymed.
D. John Milton used blank verse in his Paradise Lost.
E. Blank verse is called blank because the lines are unrhymed.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A, C, D and E Only

Blank Verse Characteristics Explained

This section evaluates statements about blank verse, a key poetic form.

Statements on Blank Verse Analyzed

  • A. Iambic Pentameter: Blank verse commonly uses lines in iambic pentameter, a defining feature in many classic examples.
  • B. Rhymed Lines: This is incorrect. Blank verse is fundamentally characterized by its lack of rhyme.
  • C. Unrhymed Lines: This is correct. Blank verse, by definition, consists of unrhymed lines.
  • D. Milton's Use: John Milton's epic Paradise Lost is a major work written in blank verse.
  • E. Meaning of 'Blank': The term 'blank' signifies the absence of rhyme, making this statement accurate.

Correct Blank Verse Option Identified

Statements A, C, D, and E are accurate descriptions of blank verse.

Statement B is incorrect as blank verse is unrhymed.

The correct combination is therefore A, C, D, and E.

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