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Sprung Rhythm

Definition: Sprung rhythm refers to a poetic meter developed by the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, characterized by a variable number of stressed syllables per line and a consistent pattern of one stressed syllable followed by one or two unstressed syllables.

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Noun: Hopkins's extensive use of sprung rhythm in his poems gives them a unique and lively musical quality.

Adjective: The sprung rhythm employed by Hopkins allows for a more natural and dynamic flow of words in his poetry.

Verb: As I read the poem, I noticed how the lines sprung rhythmically, captivating my attention.

Possible Related Products (Amazon):

• Gerard Manley Hopkins: Collected Poems
• Books on Meter in Poetry