pentastich

Meanings

• noun

  A group of five lines in poetry or verse.

  - "In his latest collection, the poet employs a series of pentastichs to convey the complexity of his emotions."
  - "The pentastich is a versatile poetic form, allowing for a range of expressions and structures."

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Variants

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Pentateuch

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'penta' meaning 'five' and 'stichos' meaning 'line'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pentastich' is less commonly used in modern poetry and literature than other poetic forms such as sonnets or haikus.

2. The ancient Greek poet Archilochus is credited with being one of the first poets to use the pentastich form extensively.

3. The pentastich is sometimes referred to as a 'quintain' or 'quintet' in English poetry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pentameter: A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

2. Pentad: A group or set of five.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek poetry, the pentastich was a common form used in both lyric and epic poetry. It was also used in later European poetry, particularly in the Renaissance period.

How to Memorize "pentastich"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of five lines arranged in a poetic form.
   - Visualize the structure and layout of a pentastich.
   - Picture the words and phrases that might be used in a pentastich.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pentastich' with the number 'five' and the concept of 'lines'.
   - Link the word to the poetic tradition it comes from.
   - Connect it to the emotions and expressions often conveyed through this form.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the first letter of each line in a pentastich.
   - Use a memorable phrase or image to help remember the definition and form of a pentastich.

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