METER
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METER A LITERARY DEVICE
A rhythm of accented and unaccented syllables which are organized into patterns, called feet. In English poetry, the most common meter are these: Lambic: a foot consisting of an unaccented and accented syllable.
Examples & Synonyms of a Meter
Example 1. That time of year thou mayst in me behold.
Example 2. Come live with me and be my love.
Synonyms:
Rhythm= structure
Foot= lilt
Swing= measure
Derivatives
meters in noun= meter
meter in verb= metered, metering
meter in adjective= unmeter, unmetered