Question

Stanzas in metaphysical poetry are usually:

• A. Of fixed, uniform lengths
• B. Of varying lengths
• C. Composed exclusively of quatrains
• D. Typically following the sonnet form

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Of varying lengths

• Metaphysical poets experimented with form and structure to suit the content.

• Varying stanza length created rhythmic variety and emphasis.

• This flexibility matched their innovative and unconventional poetic style.