Definition: A rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that is in lines of a set length.
Example:
1.............2............. 3...............4..............5Significance: Readers can enjoy the poem with the rhythm and is easier to remember because it's entertaining.
When I..|..con SID..|..er HOW..|..my LIFE..|..is SPENT
1.................2.............. 3..................4...................4
Ere HALF..|..my DAYS..|..in THIS..|..dark WORLD..|..and WIDE
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