Meter

📝 Quick Definition

The rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

📚 Detailed Explanation

Meter is the structured rhythm in poetry created by patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables. Common meters include iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic.

💡 Example

Iambic pentameter: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

About stress patterns, not just counting syllables.

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📌 Notes/Source

Foundation of traditional English poetry.