Literary Terms

Blank Verse: Definition and Examples

Published February 6, 2024 · 5 views

Blank Verse is an important term in literary studies. This page gives a clear definition, an example and tips on how to use it in essays.

Definition

Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter.

Example

Used by Shakespeare and Milton.

How to Write About Blank Verse

  • Identify where blank verse appears in the text.
  • Quote the exact words.
  • Explain the effect on the reader and link it to the writer's purpose.

See also: Literary Devices: Metaphor, Simile, Irony and More.