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Iambic Trimeter.
Iambic Trimeter - as a noun
A meter of poetry consisting of three iambic units per line.
Example: "In the dramatic forms of tragedy and comedy, iambic trimeter was used mainly for the verses "spoken" by a character, that is, the dialogue rather than the choral passages."
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"Shakespeare's sonnet is written in iambic trimeter."
"The poet chose to use iambic trimeter to create a rhythmic effect."
"In this poem, each line consists of iambic trimeter."
"The iambic trimeter adds a lyrical quality to the verse."
"The playwright experimented with iambic trimeter in his latest work."
