Form Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is the form
A
Spenserian Stanzas - 9 lines
8 lines of iambic pentameter - 1 line of alexandrine (iambic hexameter)
2
Q
What is the meter
A
Regular meter gives a slow manner to each stanza
3
Q
What is the purpose of the line of alexandrine at the end of each stanza
A
The additional foot (iam) on each line helps to conclude the events of each stanza
4
Q
What is the effect of the form on the atmosphere of the poem
A
Serves an ARCHAIC & MYTHICAL STYLE which is in keeping with the nature of the poem
