A heroic couplet is a pair of rhymed lines in iambic pentameter, often used in English poetry. Each line typically consists of ten syllables, following a pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables. This form was popularized by poets like Alexander Pope and John Dryden, who used it to convey grand themes and narratives.
Heroic couplets are often found in epic poetry and dramatic works, providing a rhythmic and structured way to express complex ideas. The rhyme scheme is usually AABB, where the end words of each line rhyme with each other, creating a sense of closure and harmony in the verse.
