blank verse

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Noun blank verse has 1 sense

blank verse - unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)
--₁ is a kind of poem, verse form

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Blank Verse

Description:

Blank verse is a form of poetry that consists of unrhymed lines in iambic pentameter. It is often used in dramatic and epic works, providing a natural and rhythmic flow to the text.

Senses:

1. (Noun) Blank verse refers to the specific form of poetry mentioned above.
2. (Noun) It can also be used to describe a verse written in unrhymed lines generally, without adhering to a strict iambic pentameter pattern.

Usage examples:

Shakespeare's plays, such as "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," are renowned for their exquisite use of blank verse.
Modern poets often experiment with blank verse by combining it with other poetic forms.
John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" is written entirely in blank verse.