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Which is the correct definition of the term “foot” as it is used in poetry?
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Which is the correct definition of the term “foot” as it is used in poetry?

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A foot usually contains one stressed syllable and at least one unstressed syllable.
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In Poetry and literary circles, "foot" points out the most basic unit of measure in a poem, and basically the rhythm under the words in every line, combining stressed and unestressed syllables depending on it's type e.g. iamb, dactyl, spondee or anapest etc.

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