Question

which sentence best describes the chief characteristics of blank verse? a. it is always made up of eight syllables and never rhymes. b. it is in iambic pentameter and doesnt rhyme. c. it can be in any kind of meter but must never rhyme. d. it is in iambic pentameter and must always rhyme.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the characteristics of blank verse:

• Blank verse is defined as unrhymed iambic pentameter.
• Option A is incorrect because blank verse is in iambic pentameter (typically 10 syllables, not 8) and the syllable count claim is wrong.
• Option B states it is in iambic pentameter and doesn't rhyme, which matches the definition of blank verse.
• Option C is incorrect as blank verse has a specific meter (iambic pentameter), not any meter.
• Option D is incorrect because blank verse does not rhyme, so the "must always rhyme" part is wrong.

Answer:

B. It is in iambic pentameter and doesn't rhyme.