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    This document provides information about analyzing Shakespeare's use of meter and rhythm in his plays. It discusses iambic pentameter, the typical rhythmic pattern of ten syllables with five sets of unstressed then stressed syllables. It notes that Shakespeare sometimes varied the rhythm for effect. The document then outlines steps for analyzing Shakespeare's use of scansion: 1) mark stressed and unstressed syllables, 2) note where rules are broken, 3) understand what the rhythm reveals about characters. It also mentions looking up unfamiliar words and understanding spelling clues for pronunciation.

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    This document provides information about analyzing Shakespeare's use of meter and rhythm in his plays. It discusses iambic pentameter, the typical rhythmic pattern of ten syllables with five sets of unstressed then stressed syllables. It notes that Shakespeare sometimes varied the rhythm for effect. The document then outlines steps for analyzing Shakespeare's use of scansion: 1) mark stressed and unstressed syllables, 2) note where rules are broken, 3) understand what the rhythm reveals about characters. It also mentions looking up unfamiliar words and understanding spelling clues for pronunciation.

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    Notes On Shakespeare Verse

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    Amelia M-M
    This document provides information about analyzing Shakespeare's use of meter and rhythm in his plays. It discusses iambic pentameter, the typical rhythmic pattern of ten syllables with five sets of unstressed then stressed syllables. It notes that Shakespeare sometimes varied the rhythm for effect. The document then outlines steps for analyzing Shakespeare's use of scansion: 1) mark stressed and unstressed syllables, 2) note where rules are broken, 3) understand what the rhythm reveals about characters. It also mentions looking up unfamiliar words and understanding spelling clues for pronunciation.

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