Metrical Units


if meter refers to a poem’s beat ~
    why are iambs, spondees, and trochees feet?






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Measuring with Metrics by Milt Hankins got me thinking...
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Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:15 AM
Good question!
Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Excellent question Jeff. Linda
Canerdy Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Clever and thought-provoking, Jeff! Janice
Kauffman Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 10:25 AM
I agree with Milt - good question! Great material to ponder. Blessings!
Hankins Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 9:07 AM
A good question, Jeff. When you get an answer, let me know!
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