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How many lines are in Spenserian stanza ?

Correct answer: A. 9

  • A. 9
  • B. 12
  • C. 24
  • D. 8

Explanation

A Spenserian stanza has nine lines: eight lines of iambic pentameter followed by a longer Alexandrine line. The final line gives the stanza its characteristic winding close.

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