Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

In what type of poetry are the lines of equal length?

1. Iambic Pentameter

2. Lyric

3. Blank Verse

4. Dramatic Monologue

The correct answer is: Blank Verse

Blank verse is a type of poetry that is written in lines of equal length but without a rhyme scheme. This distinguishes it from other forms of poetry, such as lyric which often has shorter lines and may have a rhyming structure. Iambic pentameter is a specific type of blank verse, characterized by lines with 10 syllables and a specific rhythm. Dramatic monologue is a type of poem that is spoken by a fictional or historical character, and while it may have lines of equal length, it is not a defining characteristic of this type of poetry.