Vocabulary Entry

trochaic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to a metrical foot in poetry that consists of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

Example Sentences

"The poem is written in trochaic meter, giving it a rhythmic quality."

"Many children’s songs use trochaic patterns to create a catchy beat."

"Trochaic verse can often sound more forceful compared to iambic verse."

noun

Example Sentences

"Each trochaic foot creates an interesting variation in the rhythm of the poem."

"In the line of verse, the poet expertly places a trochaic to emphasize a feeling."

"The trochaic is a common foot used in various forms of poetry."