Question

guided practice which of the statements about the blank verse in robert frost’s poems is true? a. blank verse mimics the sound of natural speech. b. the lines vary between four and five iambs. c. most lines end with a comma or period. d. blank verse rhymes the last word in each line.

Explanation:

Blank verse is unrhymed iambic pentameter, which closely mirrors the rhythm and flow of natural spoken language. Robert Frost often used it to create a conversational tone. Option B is incorrect because blank verse is typically consistent iambic pentameter (five iambs per line). Option C is unrelated to the defining traits of blank verse. Option D is wrong because blank verse does not use end rhymes.

Answer:

A. Blank verse mimics the sound of natural speech.