Amphibrach (Noun)
Meaning
A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed-unstressed syllables (e.g., `remember').
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The amphibrach in the first line of the poem set the tone for the rest of the verse.
- The poet's use of amphibrach and anapest created a lively rhythm that matched the playful theme.
- In the phrase "beautiful day", the word "beautiful" is an example of an amphibrach.
- The linguist spent hours analyzing the speaker's syllable stress patterns, identifying several instances of amphibrach.
- The poet deliberately used amphibrach in the refrain to create a sense of momentum and energy.