A study of Metrical Writing, Part 0: Metrical writing exercises

By OJB · Jul 21, 2017 · ·
  1. Here is a list of exercises for the Metrical practice thread. I'll update this post often as my Blog continues to get into the deep theory of Meter.

    Exercise 1: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter.

    Exercises 2: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter, have at least one of each of the following somewhere within the 10 lines: 1-syllable word, 2-syllable word, 3-syllable word

    Exercise 3: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter, and use one of each substitution and variation somewhere within the 10 lines.

    Exercise 4: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter, and make each line end at the end of Grammatic unit (Phrase [Subject, Verb, Verbal, Preposition, or Absolute] or an entire clause)

    Exercise 5: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter with no Variations or substitutions, and make each line end at the end of a Grammatic unit.

    Exercise 6: Write ten lines of Iambic Pentameter while using three Caseural pauses somewhere within the ten lines.
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  1. OJB
    Lady Bird, please see the practice thread. I've posted the scan in there. Also, please put all practice pieces in there. :)
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