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Iambic pentameter
10 syllables arranged in 5 metrical feet = unstressed, stressed for the symbols
Trochiac terameter
uncommon form of meter - 5 sets of 2 beats = stressed, unstressed (like a heartbeat)
Dactylic dimeter
2 lines, 6 syllables = stressed, stressed, unstressed (like horse hooves or a child skipping; flowy like musical rhythm)
Iambic Hexameter
metrical line of six feet = unstressed, stressed
Anapestic trimeter
reverse of dactyl meter - contains 3 syllables = unstressed, unstressed, stressed
Spandaic Meter
irregular meter (DUM-DUM) = Stressed, stressed
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