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Question 136 • Career Explorations A

Which line is written in iambic pentameter?

Answer
A
I chose verse, and even rhyme, for two reasons
B
I am here only opening the fountains, and clearing the passage.
C
Go, teach Eternal Wisdom how to rule
D
The science of Human Nature

Explanation

“Go, teach Eternal Wisdom how to rule” has ten syllables, which can be grouped into five iambs: go TEACH | e TER | nal WIS | dom HOW | to RULE. An iambic pentameter line has five pairs of syllables, with the stress generally falling on the second syllable of each pair. So the correct choice is “Go, teach Eternal Wisdom how to rule.”

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