Blank Verse

Blank verse is a type of poetry written in unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter, meaning each line has ten syllables with rhythmic pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables. It is often used in English dramatic and poetic works because it closely mirrors natural speech rhythm, providing flexibility and elegance. Unlike rhymed poetry, blank verse relies on the meter and language flow without end rhymes, allowing writers to create expressive and formal verse that feels both natural and structured. It has been famously used by writers like William Shakespeare and John Milton.