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Metrical Effects in Dactylic Hexameter
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In dactylic hexameter, what tonal effect is created by ending a line with a trochaic word?

A

It creates tension by diverging from traditional dactylic endings.

B

It simplifies dialogues making them easier for actors to memorize.

C

It indicates shifts from urban settings to pastoral landscapes throughout the epic.

D

This technique emphasizes moments where characters express love or desire exclusively.

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