Adonic Line (Noun)
Meaning
A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet incorporated an adonic line to create a sense of urgency in the lamenting verse.
- The use of the adonic line added an emotional weight to the poet's expression of grief.
- Adonic lines were often used in ancient Greek poetry to mourn the passing of a loved one.
- In the elegy, the poet employed an adonic line to evoke the sorrow of losing Adonis.
- The poet's masterful use of the adonic line conveyed the depth of his sorrow in the lament.