3.1.2.2 - Trochaic
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following phrase is trochaic: 'Come and see.'
💡 Hint: Look for the pattern of stress in the words.
Create a simple trochaic line using two words.
💡 Hint: Think of a stressed word followed by an unstressed one.
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What is the primary characteristic of trochaic meter?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of a trochaic foot.
True or False: Trochaic meter is based on an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of trochaic meter.
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Write a short poem using exclusively trochaic meter, focusing on a specific emotion.
💡 Hint: Focus on the DUM-da pattern as you express your chosen emotion.
Analyze a passage from a classic poem to find instances of trochaic meter, discussing how it impacts the overall atmosphere.
💡 Hint: Break down the syllables into stressed and unstressed to understand its rhythm.
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