Blank Verse
Definition
Blank verse is unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter, which consists of lines with ten syllables where every second syllable is stressed.
Related terms
Iambic Pentameter: Iambic pentameter is a metrical pattern consisting of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line.
Sonnet: A sonnet is a 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme and often explores themes of love or beauty.
Free Verse: Free verse is poetry that does not follow any specific meter or rhyme scheme, allowing for more flexibility and creativity in its structure.
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