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Iambic pentameter is a type of meter that is used in poetry and drama. It describes a particular rhythm that the words establish in each line. That rhythm is measured in small groups of syllables; these small groups of syllables are called 'feet'. The word 'iamb' describes the type of foot that is used. The word 'pentameter' indicates that a line has five of these 'feet'. Different languages express rhythm in different ways. In Ancient Greek and Latin, the rhythm is created through the... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 23, 2006
Last edited by jargonjustin Jul 5, 2008
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