Question 2 • EN091 Freshman English A
Iambic pentameter has five pairs of syllables, usually with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. In “The earth can have but earth, which is his due,” the rhythm is roughly “the EARTH | can HAVE | but EARTH | which IS | his DUE,” giving five iambic beats. The line has ten syllables and fits the pattern.
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