EN 1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Rhyme Scheme, Spondee, Trochee
12 Jan 2015
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Poetic meter: refers to the sounds in poetry. A foot must contain at least one stressed syllable. The type of rhythm (rising or falling) determines the tone of the poem. Rising rhythms usually have strong, melodic feet: spondee: 2 stressed syllables. *for test: know about meter, but not about counting meter. Internal structure refers to the syntax of the poem. Enjambments: not natural pauses (periods, commas) also affects the tone of the poem. Petrarch, [upon the breeze she spread her golden hair] It is considered petrarchan because of the octave (even though there is a couplet at the end, like shakespearean) After advising this poem, the speaker discusses first music, then conflict.
