Octosyllabic
Definition
Octosyllabic refers to a line of poetry that contains eight syllables. It is commonly used in Spanish literature and can create a rhythmic and concise effect in the poem.
Analogy
Imagine an octopus with eight tentacles, each representing a syllable. Just like the octopus moves gracefully with its eight limbs, an octosyllabic line flows smoothly with its eight syllables.
Related terms
Alexandrine: A line of poetry that contains twelve syllables. It is often used in French literature.
Tetrameter: A line of poetry that contains four metrical feet or eight syllables. It is commonly found in English poetry.
Sonnet: A 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter, which can include octosyllabic lines.
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