- IAMBIC POETRY
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IAMBIC POETRY
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iambic — Poetry ► ADJECTIVE ▪ of or using iambuses. ► NOUN (iambics) ▪ verse using iambuses … English terms dictionary
Iambic pentameter — is a type of meter that is used in poetry and drama. It describes a particular rhythm that the words establish in each line. That rhythm is measured in small groups of syllables; these small groups of syllables are called feet . The word iambic… … Wikipedia
Poetry analysis — is the process of investigating a poem s form, content, and history in an informed way, with the aim of heightening one s own and others understanding and appreciation of the work.The words poem and poetry derive from the Greek poiēma (to make)… … Wikipedia
iambic pentameter — noun A verse form comprising lines each of five feet, each foot containing two syllables, used in blank or heroic verse in English • • • Main Entry: ↑iambus iambic pentameter see under ↑iambus • • • Main Entry: ↑pentameter * * * iambic pentameter … Useful english dictionary
Iambic tetrameter — is a meter in poetry. It refers to a line consisting of four iambic feet. The word tetrameter simply means that there are four feet in the line; iambic tetrameter is a line comprising four iambs. The Green Lantern oath (as well as the oaths for… … Wikipedia
iambic — [ī am′bik] adj. [< Fr or L: Fr iambique < L iambicus < Gr iambikos] of or made up of iambs n. 1. an iamb 2. [usually pl.] an iambic line of poetry … English World dictionary
Poetry — This article is about the art form. For other uses, see Poetry (disambiguation). Literature Major forms Novel · Poem · Drama Short story · Novella … Wikipedia
poetry — poetryless, adj. /poh i tree/, n. 1. the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts. 2. literary work in metrical form; verse. 3. prose with poetic qualities. 4. poetic… … Universalium
iambic pentameter — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms iambic pentameter : singular iambic pentameter plural iambic pentameters literature a common pattern used in English poetry, in which each line contains five iambs … English dictionary
poetry — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Expression in poems Nouns 1. poetry, ars poetica, poesy, poeticism, poetics, metrics; balladry, the gay science; Muse, Calliope, Erato; versification, rhyming, prosody, orthometry, scansion. See writing … English dictionary for students
Poetry — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Poetry >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 poetry poetry poetics poesy Muse Calliope tuneful Nine Parnassus Helicon Pierides Pierian spring GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 versification versifica … English dictionary for students
