| Definitions from the WebPyrrhic FootDescription:A pyrrhic foot, or dibrach, is a metrical unit in poetry consisting of two short or unstressed syllables. It is represented by two symbols ('˘ ˘') and is often found within larger metrical structures. Sample Sentences:
        He used a pyrrhic foot to maintain the rhythmic pattern in his poem.In this line of poetry, the pyrrhic foot adds a subtle and gentle tone.The pyrrhic foot contrasts with the iambic foot, which consists of one stressed and one unstressed syllable. Related Products: |