iambic

Meanings

• Noun

  A metrical scheme in poetry consisting of a decasylabic line with a stress on the second and sixth syllables.

  - "The iambic pentameter is a popular form of iambic verse."
  - "Shakespeare's sonnets are written primarily in iambic pentameter."

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Antonyms

trochaic

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Variants

List of all variants of iambic that leads to same result
iamb , iambi , iambic , iambics , iambs , iambus , iambuses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'iambos', meaning 'a kind of verse', and 'pentameter', meaning 'five feet'.

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Trivia

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1. The iambic was popularized in English poetry by Chaucer and Shakespeare.

2. The iambic is named after the ancient Greek poet Iambus, who was known for his satirical and humorous verse.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iambic pentameter: A type of iambic verse consisting of ten syllables per line with five metrical feet.

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Culture

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The iambic has been used extensively in English poetry, particularly in the Elizabethan era. It is known for its rhythmic and musical qualities, which make it a favorite among poets.

How to Memorize "iambic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line of ten syllables with stresses on the second, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth syllables.
   - Visualize the rhythmic flow of the iambic line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the iambic with a rhythmic dance, as the stresses create a bouncy, rhythmic feel.
   - Think of the iambic as a heartbeat, with the stresses representing each beat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM' to help remember the stress pattern of the iambic.

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