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What term describes a metrical line of verse with three feet?
What term describes a metrical line of verse with three feet?
Which of the following foot types consists of one stressed and one unstressed syllable?
Which of the following foot types consists of one stressed and one unstressed syllable?
Which metrical line comprises four feet?
Which metrical line comprises four feet?
What describes a foot that has two unstressed syllables?
What describes a foot that has two unstressed syllables?
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Which of the following examples correctly demonstrates a dimeter?
Which of the following examples correctly demonstrates a dimeter?
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What differentiates stressed syllables from unstressed syllables?
What differentiates stressed syllables from unstressed syllables?
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Which of the following characteristics is associated with unstressed syllables?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with unstressed syllables?
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What is the basic unit of measurement in meter that consists of repeated sequences of stressed and unstressed syllables?
What is the basic unit of measurement in meter that consists of repeated sequences of stressed and unstressed syllables?
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Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the pronunciation marks for stressed and unstressed syllables?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the pronunciation marks for stressed and unstressed syllables?
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What is a common feature of accented syllables compared to unaccented syllables?
What is a common feature of accented syllables compared to unaccented syllables?
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What type of verse is described as having no set meter but may or may not include rhymes?
What type of verse is described as having no set meter but may or may not include rhymes?
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Which of the following is defined as a single row of text in a poem?
Which of the following is defined as a single row of text in a poem?
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What is the term for rhymes that occur at the end of a line of verse?
What is the term for rhymes that occur at the end of a line of verse?
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Which poetry element involves the repetition of similar consonant or vowel sounds?
Which poetry element involves the repetition of similar consonant or vowel sounds?
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What is the term used for words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings?
What is the term used for words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings?
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Which term describes a type of rhyme occurring within the same line of poetry?
Which term describes a type of rhyme occurring within the same line of poetry?
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Which of these describes a stanza made up of four lines?
Which of these describes a stanza made up of four lines?
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What is characterized by using the same word twice with different meanings?
What is characterized by using the same word twice with different meanings?
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Study Notes
Structural Elements in Poetry
- Poetry uses language to evoke emotions, convey ideas, and paint vivid descriptions.
- Poetry is typically structured with a pattern and may include rhymes.
- Key structural elements in poetry include: verse, line, stanza, rhyme, and meter.
Verse
- Verse refers to various parts of a poem, including a single line, a stanza, or the entire poem.
- Three types of verse exist: rhymed verse, blank verse, and free verse.
Rhymed Verse
- Rhymed verse is the most common type.
- It typically has a metrical form that rhymes throughout.
Blank Verse
- Blank verse is described as having a metrical form but no rhyme.
Free Verse
- Free verse is described as having no set meter but may or may not be rhymed.
Line
- A line is a single row of text in a poem.
Stanza
- A stanza is composed of multiple lines.
- Types of stanzas include Monostich, Couplet, Tercet, Quatrain, Quintain, Sestet, Septet, and Octave.
Rhyme
- Rhyme often refers to the shared sound of words at the end of two verses, which creates a poem's rhythm.
- Types of rhyme include:
- End rhyme
- Internal rhyme
- Eye rhyme
- Slant rhyme
- Identical rhyme
- Rich rhyme
End Rhyme
- End rhyme occurs at the end of a line, either the final word or syllable.
- Example: "Roses are red, violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, and so are you."
Internal Rhyme
- Internal rhyme involves rhyming words within the same line of verse.
- Example: "I drove myself to the lake and dove into the water."
Eye Rhyme
- Eye rhyme involves words that look the same but sound different.
- Example: "through" and "rough", "Christ" and "wrist"
Slant Rhyme
- Slant rhyme involves the repetition of similar consonant or vowel sounds.
- Example: "consonance" and "contra", "crate" and "braid"
Rich Rhyme
- Rich rhyme involves words that are pronounced the same but not spelled the same and have different meanings.
- Example: "vary" and "very", "break" and "brake"
Identical Rhyme
- Identical rhyme simply uses the same word twice, although in some cases the repeated word refers to a different meaning.
- Example: "There must be a better way, No barriers do I see in the way."
Meter
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Meter refers to the pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables.
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Meter helps create rhythm and musicality in poetry.
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A foot is the basic unit of measurement of meter.
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Metrical feet include:
- Monometer - 1 foot
- Dimeter - 2 feet
- Trimeter - 3 feet
- Tetrameter - 4 feet
- Pentameter - 5 feet
- Hexameter - 6 feet
- Heptameter - 7 feet
- Octameter - 8 feet
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Prosody is the study of meter or the arrangement of beats (and how many there are).
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Stressed syllables are strong syllables, marked with a forward slash (/). They are usually long, have a pitch change, and have full vowel sounds. Example: house (/)-unstressed ("-") is shorter and often have a reduced vowel sound.
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Accented syllables are pronounced slightly louder and with a higher pitch than unaccented syllables.
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Unaccented syllables are pronounced slightly softer and with a lower pitch than accented syllables.
Types of Metrical Feet
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Two Syllables:
- Iamb (unstressed, stressed)
- Trochee (stressed, unstressed)
- Spondee (stressed, stressed)
- Pyrrhic (unstressed, unstressed)
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Three Syllables:
- Anapest (unstressed, unstressed, stressed)
- Dactyl (stressed, unstressed, unstressed)
- Amphibrach (unstressed, stressed, unstressed)
Examples of Metrical Feet
- Dimeter: Train chugs onwards.
- Trimeter: The mouse ran up the clock.
- Tetrameter: And tingle, and the heart is sick.
- Pentameter: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Syllable Count Examples
- One Syllable: house, well, near, drink, in, he, wow, and
- Two Syllables: parent, quiet, seldom, embrace, today, ahead
- Three Syllables: energy, operate, organize, tomato, assumption, fantastic, volunteer, personnel, Japanese
- Four Syllables: psychology, evaporate, certificate, politician, individual, reputation
Additional Information
- Examples of the various types of rhyme patterns, and examples using various feet are included.
- There are also examples of U.S. vs. U.K. spelling and different stanza structures.
- Students should use an entire pad of paper for the creative activity.
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Test your knowledge of poetry meters and foot types with this quiz. Answer questions about different metrical lines and their configurations in verse. Challenge yourself to identify the correct descriptions and examples of poetic feet.
