iambus

Meanings

• Metrical scheme

  A metrical scheme in ancient Greek and Latin poetry, consisting of a short syllable followed by a long syllable.

  - "In Greek and Roman poetry, iambic pentameter is a type of iambus, consisting of five iambs per line."
  - "Shakespeare often used iambic pentameter in his plays."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the name of the ancient Greek iambic poets Iamus or Iambos.

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Trivia

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1. The name Iambus is believed to be derived from the Greek god Dionysus' companion, Iambe, who was said to make people laugh.

2. The iambus was also used in ancient Greece for healing and therapeutic purposes, particularly for treating depression and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iambic pentameter: A type of iambus used in English poetry, consisting of five iambs per line with ten syllables.

2. Satire: A literary genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's shortcomings, vices, or absurdities.

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Culture

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The iambus was a popular form of poetry in ancient Greece and Rome, often used for satire and invective.

How to Memorize "iambus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a short syllable followed by a long syllable, as in the words 'da-dum' or 'cat-dog'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the iambus with a bouncing ball, where each bounce represents a short syllable and each roll represents a long syllable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Iambic, An Apples Bite Can' to remember the short-long pattern of the iambus.

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