Octosyllable

/ˈɑːktəʊsɪləbl/

noun

A line of verse or poetry that has eight syllables.

The poem is composed in octosyllable verse.

Poetic

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Pro Tip 1/3

Octosyllable lines contribute to a consistent rhythm in poetry, making it sound pleasing and musical.

The bard recited his octosyllable verses, and the audience swayed to the rhythm.

Pro Tip 2/3

Recognizing octosyllable lines helps to understand the meter, a fundamental aspect of poetry's structure.

She recognized the steady octosyllable meter, each line dancing to eight beats.

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When writing poetry, using octosyllable lines can challenge your creativity within a structured framework.

His challenge was to express his thoughts in succinct octosyllable lines.

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