Thomus is written completely in iambic pentameter. Iambic pentameter is the most common meter (or rhythmic structure of a verse) in English. It was favoured by Shakespeare in his plays and sonnets. Explore these explanations and examples of iambic pentameter below, then have a go at completing the activities on the right.
Why Shakespeare loved iambic pentemeter
Actor Milo Cawthorne introducing himself in Iambic pentameter Pop Sonnets is a Tumblr where contrbuters rewrite the lyrics to popular songs into sonnets using iambic pentameter.
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Iambic Activities
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