Question

Which of the following definitions best describes "meter"
A the overall length of a line in a poem
B the overall length of th poem
C the pattern of stressed and undressed syllables
D none of the above

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The best definition that describes "meter" is:

C the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Meter refers to the rhythmic structure of verses in poetry, which is determined by the arrangement of stressed (strong) and unstressed (weak) syllables.

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