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Iambs

Definition:

Iambs are a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable being stressed.

Examples:

Noun:

• Shakespeare often used iambs in his sonnets.
• His poetic style predominantly consisted of iambs.

Verb:

• The poet skillfully iambed his verses to create a rhythmic tone.
• She studied the iambing techniques to improve her own poetry.

Adjective:

• He employed an iambic pattern to create an iambic effect.
• The iambic rhythm added a pleasing musicality to her writing.

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