Which is the correct demonstration of Iambic Pentameter?

A. Most qui| et need|, by sun| and can| dle-light

B. Most| quiet need| by sun| and candle| - light

C. Most quiet| need, by| sun and| candle-light

D. Most qui| et need|, by sun| and candle|-light

A. Most qui| et need|, by sun| and can| dle-light.

Explanation:

Iambic pentameter is a metrical form of verse written / used by writers in their works. This metrical form has five metrical feet, with each metric feet containing both an unstressed and a stressed syllable.

This form is most commonly used by William Shakespeare, among many others. Iambs means the stressing pattern while pentameter means the five meter form. Thus, the correct demonstration of the given example / line of poetry in the iambic pentameter format will be

A. Most qui| et need|, by sun| and can| dle-light.