Pronunciation: /ˈskænʃən/
noun the analysis of poetic meter
A1 Scansion is the process of analyzing the meter of a poem.
A2 Students in the class were asked to practice scansion on various poems.
B1 Understanding scansion can help readers appreciate the rhythm of a poem.
B2 The teacher explained the importance of scansion in studying poetry.
C1 His scansion of the Shakespearean sonnet was thorough and insightful.
C2 The professor's expertise in scansion made him a respected authority in the field of poetry analysis.
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A1 I am learning how to scan the lines of a poem for scansion.
A2 She tried to scansion the poem to understand its rhythm.
B1 The students were asked to scansion the Shakespearean sonnet for homework.
B2 The professor demonstrated how to scansion the text to analyze its meter.
C1 The poet meticulously scansioned each line of his masterpiece to ensure the perfect rhythm.
C2 The literary critic was able to expertly scansion the complex verses of the ancient epic poem.
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A1 She struggled with the scansion of the poem, trying to understand the rhythm and meter.
A2 The scansion exercise helped the students identify stressed and unstressed syllables in the text.
B1 The scansion analysis revealed the poet's use of iambic pentameter throughout the sonnet.
B2 The scansion of the Shakespearean soliloquy highlighted the intricate rhyme scheme and meter.
C1 His expertise in scansion allowed him to accurately determine the poet's intended rhythm and structure.
C2 The professor's scansion of the ancient epic revealed hidden nuances in the text that had never been noticed before.
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A1 She read the poem with careful scansion, making sure to emphasize each syllable.
A2 The student struggled with the scansion of the Shakespearean sonnet, but eventually grasped the rhythm.
B1 The professor demonstrated proper scansion techniques to the class, helping them understand the meter of the poem.
B2 The poet's use of scansion created a beautiful flow to the verses, enhancing the overall impact of the work.
C1 His mastery of scansion allowed him to appreciate the complexities of the ancient epic poem in its original language.
C2 The scholar's analysis of the scansion in the classic text revealed subtle nuances that had previously gone unnoticed.
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A1 What is scansion?
A2 Scansion helps analyze the meter of a poem.
B1 I struggle with understanding scansion in poetry.
B2 Scansion is an important tool for studying classical literature.
C1 The professor's lecture on scansion was enlightening.
C2 Her expertise in scansion is unparalleled in the field of poetry analysis.
preposition none
A1 I am learning about scansion in my English class.
A2 She struggled with the scansion of the poem during the literature exam.
B1 The teacher explained the scansion of the text to the students in detail.
B2 The scansion of the sonnet revealed the poet's use of iambic pentameter.
C1 His expertise in scansion allowed him to analyze the complex meter of the epic poem.
C2 The professor's lecture on scansion provided a deeper understanding of poetic rhythm and meter.
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A1 I don't understand scansion, can you explain it to me?
A2 I learned about scansion in my English class last week.
B1 Scansion is used to analyze the meter of a poem.
B2 Understanding scansion can enhance one's appreciation of poetry.
C1 The professor's lecture on scansion was incredibly detailed and informative.
C2 Her knowledge of scansion allowed her to accurately interpret complex poetic structures.
interjection none
A1 Scansion! What does that word mean?
A2 Scansion! It's a technique used in poetry to analyze meter and rhyme.
B1 Scansion! Can you help me understand how to scan a poem?
B2 Scansion! I find it fascinating how different poets use meter in their works.
C1 Scansion! It requires a deep understanding of poetic forms and structures.
C2 Scansion! I enjoy analyzing the intricate patterns of meter and rhyme in classical poetry.
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A1 I am learning about scansion in my English class.
A2 The teacher explained the concept of scansion using a simple poem.
B1 Students were asked to analyze the scansion of a Shakespearean sonnet.
B2 Understanding scansion is crucial for interpreting poetry accurately.
C1 The professor's lecture on scansion was incredibly detailed and informative.
C2 Her thesis focused on the application of scansion in modernist poetry.
formal The poet carefully considered the scansion of each line to ensure the proper rhythm and meter.
informal I struggled with the scansion of the poem because I couldn't figure out the stressed and unstressed syllables.
slang I just don't get the scansion stuff in poetry, it's too confusing for me.
figurative The scansion of her emotions revealed a hidden depth to her words.
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