Question

Consider the pattern of stress assignment shown below. Which of the given statements is/are true? 

• A. Stress assignment is from left to right
• B. There are/is extrametrical syllable(s)
• C. Feet are binary
• D. Stress system is iambic

Hint:

When analyzing stress patterns, always check the direction of stress assignment, the presence of extrametrical syllables, and the structure of the feet (whether they are binary or not).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B, C

In the given stress pattern, the asterisks () represent the stressed syllables, and the parentheses indicate the feet formed. Let's analyze each option: Option (A): Stress assignment is from left to right, which is true. The stress pattern moves from left to right as we see in the sequence.
Option (B): There are extrametrical syllables, which is true. The syllable "gu" at the end is extrametrical, meaning it lies outside the last foot of the word.
Option (C): Feet are binary, which is true. The feet are formed with two syllables each, as seen in (ma.pi) and (le.se).
Option (D): The stress system is iambic, which is false. In an iambic system, the stress falls on the second syllable of the foot, but here the stress pattern is not consistent with iambic stress.
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