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hexameters

/hɛkˈsæmɪtərz/ /hɛɡˈzæmɪtərz/

Meanings
noun
A line in a poem having six metrical feet

Examples :

"Our English class is learning about ancient Greek poetry, and we're studying how Homer used hexameters to create the rhythm of The Odyssey. "
literature language

Related Words

Illustration poetry

poetry noun

/ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ /ˈpoʊətɹi/

Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

"My favorite poetry book contains poems about the beauty of nature. "

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metrical adjective

/ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ /ˈmiːtrɪkəl/

Relating to poetic meter

"The teacher explained the poem's metrical structure, pointing out the regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. "

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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examples noun

/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩z/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩z/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"Here are some examples of different types of birds: robins, eagles, and sparrows. "

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english noun

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

"The bowler added some english to the ball to make it hook sharply towards the pins. "

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odyssey noun

/ˈɒ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.də.si/

An extended adventurous voyage.

"My trip across the country to visit my grandparents was a real odyssey, filled with unexpected detours and delays. "

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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rhythm noun

/ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/

The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

"Dance to the rhythm of the music."

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create verb

/kɹiːˈeɪt/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

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written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."