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Trochaic

usgb/trəʊˈkeɪɪk/Volume
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Poetry Rhythm

Trochaic describes a rhythmic pattern in poetry, creating a beat like a heartbeat or a march.

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Picture the trochaic rhythm as 'DUM-da, DUM-da' in poems.
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Common in Names

Many popular English names have a trochaic rhythm, making it a familiar pattern.

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Names like 'Taylor' or 'Logan' are trochaic.
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Accentual Verse

Trochaic meter is used to highlight important words or themes within a line of poetry.

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In 'Tyger Tyger, burning bright,' 'Tyger' is emphasized by trochaic rhythm.
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