What is an alexandrine?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A line of twelve syllables, the standard line of classical French drama
- Step 1: The alexandrine has twelve syllables. Step 2. It was used by Corneille, Racine and Molière. Answer: a line of twelve syllables. Why not the others: the others do not describe the classic line.
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