Final answer:
In analyzing the meter of a poem, we can identify stressed and unstressed syllables and count the number of strong beats in each line. Variations in meter occur when the stress pattern deviates from the regular pattern.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is option English. In analyzing the meter of a poem, we can identify stressed and unstressed syllables.
Stressed syllables are marked with the symbol '/', while unstressed syllables are marked with 'x'. Each complete unit of stressed and unstressed syllables is called a foot, which usually consists of one stressed and one or two unstressed syllables.
To determine the number of strong beats in each line, we need to count the stressed syllables. The variations in meter occur when the stress pattern deviates from the regular pattern. For example, in iambic meter, the stress falls on every other syllable, but there may be variations where an extra stressed syllable is added, creating a different rhythmic effect.
By listening for the stress patterns and noting how the beats fall on syllables or words, we can identify the meter and variations in a line of poetry.