distichously (Meaning)
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distichously (adv.)
In a distichous manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of distichously
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distichously Sentence Examples
- The poet composed the sonnet distichously, using two lines per stanza.
- The two lines of a distich are often connected by a rhyme scheme, such as ABAB.
- In a distich, the second line often provides a commentary or conclusion to the first line.
- Distichs can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas, from love and joy to sorrow and anger.
- Some of the most famous examples of distichs come from the ancient Greek poets Sappho and Alcaeus.
- Distichs are also commonly used in Latin poetry, such as the works of Ovid and Horace.
- In English literature, distichs are often found in epigrams and epitaphs.
- Some of the most famous English distichs include Alexander Pope's "A little learning is a dangerous thing" and William Shakespeare's "All that glitters is not gold."
- Distichs can also be found in modern poetry, such as the work of e.e.
- cummings and Billy Collins.
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In a distichous manner.
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The poet composed the sonnet distichously, using two lines per stanza.
The two lines of a distich are often connected by a rhyme scheme, such as ABAB.
In a distich, the second line often provides a commentary or conclusion to the first line.
Distichs can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas, from love and joy to sorrow and anger.
