Dactyl and Spondee Metrical Patterns
Which of the following correctly describes the metrical patterns of a dactyl and a spondee?
A
Two long syllables followed by two short syllables (a dactyl) versus two long syllables (a spondee)
B
One long syllable followed by two short syllables (a dactyl) versus two long syllables (a spondee)
C
Two short syllables followed by one long syllable (a dactyl) versus two long syllables (a spondee)
D
One short syllable followed by one long syllable (a dactyl) versus two long syllables (a spondee)
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