Anaclasis Uncommon

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Definitions

Noun

The substitution of a long for a short syllable (or vice versa) to break up the rhythm of a poem.

See Also

poem long sound reflection rhythm refraction joint substitution

Related Terms

poem long sound reflection rhythm refraction joint substitution syllable short light bending

Rhyming Words

sis asis ssis osis csis psis isis apsis iasis mysis oasis arsis ensis assis basis lysis tasis sepsis miosis deesis

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