![]() ![]() The first syllable is soft, or unstressed, while the second syllable is hard, or stressed. An iamb is a unit of poetic meter, or a foot, that contains two syllables. It's made of two parts: the "iamb" and the "pentameter". An iambic pentameter, to be precise, is a specific type of meter. If you've ever tapped your foot to the rhythm of a poem, you've felt the beat of a meter. So, grab your sonnet, sit back, and let's dive into the rhythm of poetry. By the end, you should be able to read and even write in iambic pentameter. Not only that, we'll also explore why poets love it and provide some familiar examples from literature. ![]() Practice Reading and Writing in Iambic PentameterĮver wondered about the magic behind the rhythm of your favorite Shakespeare sonnet? Well, the secret is out-it's all about the iambic pentameter! This blog post will take you on a journey to understand the definition of iambic pentameter, its origins, and how to identify it. ![]() Examples of Iambic Pentameter in Literature. ![]()
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