English Literature IGCSE
Iambic Pentameter
What Iambic Pentameter means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Iambic Pentameter
A line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable.
Topics that use Iambic Pentameter
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Iambic Pentameter in the exam
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