Which sentence best describes the chief characteristics of blank verse?

Question

A.
It is always made up of eight syllables and never rhymes.
B.
It is in iambic pentameter and doesn't rhyme.
C.
It can be in any kind of meter but must never rhyme.
D.
It is in iambic pentameter and must always rhyme.

Answer 1

The sentence that best describes the chief characteristics of blank verse is:

B. It is in iambic pentameter and doesn't rhyme.

Blank verse is specifically characterized by its use of unrhymed lines written in iambic pentameter.