Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ottava Rima.
Ottava Rima - as a noun
A stanza of eight lines of heroic verse with the rhyme scheme abababcc
Example Sentences
"The ottava rima is often used in epic poems."
"The first line of an ottava rima stanza usually sets the theme or topic."
"The rhyme scheme of ottava rima is usually ABABABCC."
"Many Italian poets, such as Dante and Petrarch, used ottava rima in their works."
"Writing ottava rima requires skill in maintaining the rhyme and rhythm throughout the stanza."
