Longinus establishes that the most beautiful of meters is __________?
Correct answer: A. Dactylic Hexameter
- A. Dactylic Hexameter
- B. Iambic Pentameter
- C. Torchaic Octameter
- D. None
Explanation
Longinus considers the dactylic hexameter the most beautiful metre because its long, rolling movement suits elevated and epic subjects. Iambic pentameter is especially associated with English drama and poetry, not Longinus’s claim here.
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