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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Does this sonnet follow iambic pentameter?

Don't mind the rhyme scheme. I just need to know if it fits the unstressed stressed pattern and ten syllables per line.

Perhaps a car or jet will do just fine.
Maybe a new credit card for my wants.
Or a rich restaurant for me to dine.
For appetizers, I want warm croissants.
How ‘bout a new cell phone or computer
To surf the net and chat online with friends?
Of course, I need a wireless router
To ensure I’m following current trends.
But no, I think I rather want a job.
So I can work hard for monthly wages
And not be restricted to always beg
For the things that I have wanted for ages.
But all the numerous things that I plead,
Will never be the end to my evil greed.
  

Top answer

Only the following are iambic pentameter: Perhaps a car or jet will do just fine. Or a rich restaurant for me to dine. To surf the net and chat online with friends?

— Mister Micawber

  • Only the following are iambic pentameter: Perhaps a car or jet will do just fine.
  • Or a rich restaurant for me to dine.
  • To surf the net and chat online with friends?
  • But no, I think I rather want a job.
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Only the following are iambic pentameter:

Perhaps a car or jet will do just fine.

Or a rich restaurant for me to dine.

To surf the net and chat online with friends?

But no, I think I rather want a job.
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