Can you help me with checking meter in my poem?
Post the poem and state the title and author.
http://www.uncg.edu/~htkirbys/meters.htm
and
http://www2.one-eyed-alien.net/~ayelton/Writing/meter.html
Review these and then tell me what you think the poem's meter is.
Well...the problem is that it varies. I posted the poem under English/Poetry. I'd be happy to write it out though. For my assignment, it's supposed to be all the same. Either trochaic or iambic.
Of course! I can help you with checking the meter in your poem. Meter is the rhythmic pattern established by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. Here's how you can check the meter in your poem:
1. Read the poem aloud: Start by reading your poem aloud. Pay close attention to the emphasis and stress you naturally place on certain syllables.
2. Identify stressed and unstressed syllables: As you read, identify the stressed (emphasized) syllables and the unstressed (unemphasized) syllables. Stressed syllables are usually longer, louder, and spoken with more emphasis, while unstressed syllables are shorter and spoken more lightly.
3. Mark the syllables: Once you've identified the stressed and unstressed syllables, mark them in your poem. You can use symbols like a slash (/) to indicate a stressed syllable and a breve ( ˘ ) to indicate an unstressed syllable. For example, the word "poetry" can be marked as "/ ˘ ˘".
4. Analyze the pattern: Look for patterns in the marked syllables. Count the number of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line and note how they are arranged. Common meter patterns include iambic (˘ /), trochaic (/ ˘), anapestic (˘ ˘ /), and dactylic (/ ˘ ˘). Note that some lines may have different numbers of syllables, but the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables should still be consistent.
5. Evaluate the meter: Once you've identified the meter pattern, evaluate whether it remains consistent throughout the poem. If the pattern deviates at any point, it could indicate intentional variation or a potential error.
Remember that meter is a rhythmic tool, and the specific meter you choose can greatly influence the overall feel and tone of your poem.