Iambic Pentameter Explained: Simple Shakespeare

(Quick explanation of iambic pentameter)
In this video I cover everything you need to know about iambic pentameter, with examples.
(English literature revision)

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0:00 Iambic Pentameter Introduction
0:40 Why is Iambic Pentameter Used
1:00 Who Uses Iambic Pentameter
1:15 Example of Iambic Pentameter
1:40 Iambic Pentameter Breakdown
3:37 Iambic Pentameter Summary
3:48 Iambic Pentameter Practice
5:08 More Examples
5:44 Variations of Iambic Pentameter
7:01 Closing

Links to some of my favourite versions of Macbeth:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grade-9-1-GC...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Schoo...

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Part of my series, Shakespeare GCSE Revision. (For grade 9 English too)

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