Answer:
- It has iambic pentameter.
Explanation:
Blank verse is elucidated as the literary device that involves a regular iambic pentameter(consists of five iambic feet(an unstressed or short syllable followed by a stressed or long syllable)).
In the given excerpt from Robert Frost's 'Mending Wall', <u>the use of 'iambic pentameter'(five metrical feet') makes it fall in the category of blank verse and helps the poet to create the desired rhythm and mood to convey the intended message effectively</u> ('remove the barriers(walls) that prevent socialization or human interaction) to the audience<u>.</u> The poet feels that 'walls are not good for humans as it promotes isolation and segregation.
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I would feel slightly intimidated that somebody so young could be prepared for such jobs but starting earlier could help their experience. the expectations are high these days because apprenticeship is popular, but imagine how it was back then. It wouldn't completely put me off apprenticeship but I understand the uncertainty because of competition for employment and eagerness to impress/work hard under stressful conditions.
