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Metrical Units

if meter refers to a poem’s beat ~ why are iambs, spondees, and trochees feet? ---------- Measuring with Metrics by Milt Hankins got me thinking...

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Date: 10/1/2022 10:15:00 AM
Good question!
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Date: 10/1/2022 8:32:00 AM
Excellent question Jeff. Linda
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Date: 10/1/2022 7:48:00 AM
Clever and thought-provoking, Jeff! Janice
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Date: 9/30/2022 10:25:00 AM
I agree with Milt - good question! Great material to ponder. Blessings!
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Date: 9/30/2022 9:07:00 AM
A good question, Jeff. When you get an answer, let me know!
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