iambical (Meaning)
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iambical (a.)
Iambic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of iambical
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iambical Sentence Examples
- The iambical rhythm of Shakespeare's sonnets captivates readers with its inherent musicality.
- The iambical foot, consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one, creates a distinctive beat.
- Iambical pentameter, a line of ten iambs, is a cornerstone of English verse.
- The iambical structure of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe enhances the poem's eerie and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Iambical trimeter, a line of six iambs, is frequently used in dramatic dialogue for its natural and conversational tone.
- Marlowe's "Tamburlaine the Great" employs an iambical pattern to convey the character's lofty aspirations and grandiloquence.
- The iambical meter in Wordsworth's "Ode: Intimations of Immortality" evokes a sense of both nostalgia and wonder.
- The iambical cadence of T.S.
- Eliot's "The Waste Land" mirrors the fragmented and disjointed nature of modern life.
- Iambical metrics are essential for understanding the structure and rhythm of classical Greek and Latin poetry.
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Iambic.
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The iambical rhythm of Shakespeare's sonnets captivates readers with its inherent musicality.
The iambical foot, consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one, creates a distinctive beat.
Iambical pentameter, a line of ten iambs, is a cornerstone of English verse.
The iambical structure of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe enhances the poem's eerie and suspenseful atmosphere.
