Who pioneered the use of Heroic Couplet in English?
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A.
William Dunbar
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B.
King James
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C.
William Langland
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D.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Correct Answer:
D. Geoffrey Chaucer
Explanation:
Geoffrey Chaucer introduced the Heroic Couplet to English poetry, employing it in "The Legend of Good Women" and "The Canterbury Tales." This verse form was later refined and perfected by John Dryden and Alexander Pope during the Restoration and the early 18th century. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
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