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Trochee
Description:
A trochee is a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. It is a common poetic device used in various forms of literature. Additionally, "trochee" is a term used in phonetics to identify a particular type of syllable stress pattern.
Examples:
- The word "poetry" is an example of a trochee. (noun)
- "Happy" is a trochee, as the stress falls on the first syllable. (adjective)
- I adore the trochees in this poem; they create such a pleasing rhythm. (plural noun)
- The poet effectively uses trochees to convey a sense of urgency in the verse. (plural noun)
- The trochaic structure of the song gives it a lively and energetic feel. (adjective)
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