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Scansion
see synonyms of scansionNoun
1. scansion
analysis of verse into metrical patterns
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Scansion
see synonyms of scansionnoun
the analysis of the metrical structure of verse
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Scansion
see synonyms of scansion noun
1.
the act of scanning, or analyzing poetry in terms of its rhythmic components
2.
the graphic representation, indicated by marked accents, feet, etc., of the rhythm of a line or lines of verse
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Scansion
see synonyms of scansionn.
Analysis of verse into metrical patterns.
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