What is the form of poetry that Shahnameh is written in?
Ghazal
Couplet
Haiku
Masnavi
Answer
Masnavi is a poetic form widely used in Persian literature, characterized by rhyming couplets and a narrative style often employed in epic and didactic poems. It offers a flexible structure that allows poets to elaborate on themes and tell stories effectively.
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