Hi William,
Question - What is the meter pattern in these lines from "On Imagination" by Phillis Wheatley? Imagination! who can sing thy force? Or who describe the swiftness of thy course?
Answer - B. Iambic Pentameter
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"
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Answer: I am not sure if this is right so I apologise if it is wrong
Explanation: He struggles to balance his desire to please his wife with his desire to appear brave in front of others.