Which poetic meter, which later became the standard for English heroic verse, did Chaucer introduce or popularize in works like Troilus and Criseyde?
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Correct answer: Iambic Pentameter (ten-syllable line)
Chaucer is often credited with developing iambic pentameter in English. He utilized this ten-syllable line within the rhyme royal stanza and the heroic couplet, fundamentally shaping the future of English poetry.
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