This paper analyses Shakespeare's language in Othello according to the relationship between syntax and meter. There is a discussion of some selected quotes. This discussion shows if Shakespeare uses his structure and poetic license to create his optimum dramatic tension or not. It tries to shed light on the different kinds of linguistic tools and metrical distinctions that Shakespeare used to convey his meaning in Othello. It answers the questions: Is the tension between meter and syntax within the line and across a group of lines the same or not? To what extent is there a relationship between structure and meaning on the one hand and meter and meaning on the other hand? The study comes to a conclusion that shows the importance of using tension in both meter and syntax in order to give a certain meaning. It also highlights the importance of using the different types of poetic license in Othello. To achieve these goals, the stylistic/analytic approach has been applied.