Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ə.pɛst/
noun a verse composed of such feet
A1 An anapest is a type of poetic meter with two short syllables followed by one long syllable.
A2 In English poetry, an anapest is often used in limericks to create a playful rhythm.
B1 Students studying poetry may come across the term 'anapest' when learning about different metrical feet.
B2 Anapestic meter can add a lively and energetic feel to a poem or song.
C1 The poet's skillful use of anapests throughout the poem created a sense of movement and flow.
C2 Analyzing the distribution of anapests in a poem can reveal the poet's intended rhythm and emphasis.
formal The poem is written in anapestic tetrameter, with each line consisting of four anapests.
informal I find it easier to remember poems that use anapests because of their rhythmic pattern.
slang Anapests are like the fancy footwork of poetry, adding a little bounce to the lines.
figurative Her words danced across the page like anapests in a lively poem.
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