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Poetic Rhythm

Poetic rhythm refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem, creating a musical and rhythmic quality to the verse.

Examples

1. Definition:

   The measured beat and flow of words in a poem.

   Example Sentence:

   The sonnet's delicate poetic rhythm emphasized the emotional depth of the poet's words.

2. Definition:

   A specific rhythmic pattern used in a poem.

   Example Sentence:

   In his haiku, the poet employed a 5-7-5 syllable pattern to establish a unique poetic rhythm.

3. Definition:

   A characteristic rhythm found in a particular poet's works.

   Example Sentence:

   Emily Dickinson's poems often exhibit an unconventional poetic rhythm that sets them apart from other poets of her time.

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